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Lead mining - a photographic collection
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.
A History of Lead Mining in Swaledale
Written version of the Heritage Open Day public talk from the 10th September 2016
Farewell
A poignant poem by John Hardy that beautifully captures the spirit, hardships, life and times of the Swaledale miners
Beldi Hill Trials Press Coverage
1771 national press coverage of the Beldi Hill dispute in Swaledale.
Memories of a Lead Miner
A personal account of what life was like as a lead miner by John Rutter, who was the last lead miner in Gunnerside
Beldi Hill Trial - A Personal Account
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…
Lead Prices
Extract from John Parke's journal showing lead prices from 1768 - 1771.
And prices paid in 1870 -1873.
And prices paid in 1870 -1873.
The Smelting Process
Information on the smelting techniques used by the mining companies to convert the mined galena ore into the final lead bars ready for sale
Dressing the Ore
The processes used to prepare the extracted ore ready for smelting. This process was called 'dressing' the ore.
Methods of Mining
Information on the various methods used to extract led ore from the ground
Swaledale Mining Families
Profiles of two Swaledale mining families
Working Conditions & Health of Lead Miners
Information on the typical working conditions for lead miners and the subsequent impact on their health
The Life of a Lead Miner
Information on what life was like for a lead miner including living conditions, religion and leisure pursuits.
Lane End & Keldside Mines
Historical information on the Lane End and Keldside mines in Upper Swaledale
Spout Gill lead mines
Historical information relating to the Spout Gill lead mines in Swaledale
Old Gang and Surrender Mines
Historical information on the Old Gang and Surrender mines in Swaledale
Gunnerside Gill Lead Mines
Historical information on the lead mines of Gunnerside Gill.
Beldi Hill & Swinnergill Mines
Historical information relating to the Beldi Hill & Swinnergill mining complex in Upper Swaledale.
Arngill & West Stonesdale Mines
Information regarding two small mining sites in Upper Swaledale
Beldi Hill Trial
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