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Alice of Crackpot Hall
Recording of Between the Ears - Alice of Crackpot Hall by David Almond for BBC Radio 3 broadcast in November 2015
Dancing with the Devil
The story of the Keld Institute from its beginnings as part of the mid-Victorian passion for self improvement, to the great 1913 dispute over dancing, to its present-day re-formation as an modern activity and exhibition space.
James Wilkinson - Keld in the 19th Century
A study of the great mid nineteenth century pastor with a passion for education whose energy and powers of persuasion rebuilt the chapel and manse, established the school and built the Institute.
On Top of England - Jack Rukin
1936 published article on Keld postman Jack Rukin's rural postal round which included delivering mail to the remote Tan Hill Inn, complete with photographs.
The Swaledale Mining Field
Document explaining how lead ore came to present in the hills of Swaledale
Early Period of Mining in Swaledale
A description of early mining activity in Swaledale before the 16th Century
Lead mining in the 16th & 17th Century
Document detailing how the lead mining industry expanded throughout the 16th & 17th century in Swaledale.
Lead Mining in the 18th Century
How the lead industry developed in Swaledale throughout the 18th century, including the bitter disputes between rival companies that resulted in the Beldi Hill trials.
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
Arngill & West Stonesdale Mines
Information regarding two small mining sites in Upper Swaledale
Beldi Hill & Swinnergill Mines
Historical information relating to the Beldi Hill & Swinnergill mining complex in Upper Swaledale.
Gunnerside Gill Lead Mines
Historical information on the lead mines of Gunnerside Gill.
Old Gang and Surrender Mines
Historical information on the Old Gang and Surrender mines in Swaledale
Spout Gill lead mines
Historical information relating to the Spout Gill lead mines in Swaledale
Lane End & Keldside Mines
Historical information on the Lane End and Keldside mines in Upper Swaledale
The Life of a Lead Miner
Information on what life was like for a lead miner including living conditions, religion and leisure pursuits.
Working Conditions & Health of Lead Miners
Information on the typical working conditions for lead miners and the subsequent impact on their health
Swaledale Mining Families
Profiles of two Swaledale mining families
Methods of Mining
Information on the various methods used to extract led ore from the ground
Dressing the Ore
The processes used to prepare the extracted ore ready for smelting. This process was called 'dressing' the ore.