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A collection of contemporary and historical photographs and images that illustrate the mines and miners and the legacy they had on the landscape of Swaledale.

Written version of the Heritage Open Day public talk from the 10th September 2016

A poignant poem by John Hardy that beautifully captures the spirit, hardships, life and times of the Swaledale miners

1771 national press coverage of the Beldi Hill dispute in Swaledale.

A personal account of what life was like as a lead miner by John Rutter, who was the last lead miner in Gunnerside

Extracts from John Parke's journal from 1769 - 1772 describing the events in Swaledale during the disputes and trials between Lord Pomfret and Thomas Smith. John Parkes and Company had leased mining ground from Thomas Smith and this ground was the…

Extract from John Parke's journal showing lead prices from 1768 - 1771.
And prices paid in 1870 -1873.

Information on the smelting techniques used by the mining companies to convert the mined galena ore into the final lead bars ready for sale

The processes used to prepare the extracted ore ready for smelting. This process was called 'dressing' the ore.

Information on the various methods used to extract led ore from the ground

Profiles of two Swaledale mining families

Information on the typical working conditions for lead miners and the subsequent impact on their health

Information on what life was like for a lead miner including living conditions, religion and leisure pursuits.

Historical information on the Lane End and Keldside mines in Upper Swaledale

Historical information relating to the Spout Gill lead mines in Swaledale

Historical information on the Old Gang and Surrender mines in Swaledale

Historical information on the lead mines of Gunnerside Gill.

Historical information relating to the Beldi Hill & Swinnergill mining complex in Upper Swaledale.

Information regarding two small mining sites in Upper Swaledale

An account of the famous Beldi Hill Trial between Lord Pomfret and Thomas Smith over mining and land ownership rights. The trials ran from 1769 - 1772
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