Author Archives: mike

I missed this book that was released in 2011, its a fully illustrated, well reserached and pra quality production    The Brendon Hills Iron Mines and the West Somerset Mineral Railway   M H Jones, HB, 275x210mm, Printed on gloss … Continue reading →

Dqavid Adams will be leading his 24th Annual Walk along the Marquis of Staffords Donningron Wood Canal and Inclined Plane from Lilleshall Abbey via the site of the Incline to Wilmoor Lane and includes a tour of the the Abbey … Continue reading →

I'm just wondering who will be there this year? I will have a bookstand as usual but nowhere near the full selection of books. I'm offering 15% discount on books which are  pre ordered, paid and collected in person (delegate … Continue reading →

It is called  – Collecting the new, rare and curious: Letters selected from the Correspondence of the Cornish Mineralogists Philip Rashleigh, John Hawkins and William Gregor . Edited with an introduction by R.J. Cleevely, SB,246pp There are 246pp of letters … Continue reading →

I understand the combination lock has just been changed and uprated from 4 digits to 5

The Mine visitor centre and underground experiences opened on Easter weekend and  will re open at the start of May till the the 1st weekend in October. There is an excellent book on Snailbeach Lead Mine produced by the Shropshire … Continue reading →

The 2012 NAMHO Conference is to held at Alderley Edge  weekend 29th June  - 2nd July 2012. It will be held at Quarry Bank Mill nr Alderley Edge. I will have a Bookstand with all the usual goodies and special offers. … Continue reading →

The following are the Publishers reviews Grinkle Ironstone Mine – Part 1 Up to the Great War – The story of Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company Simon Chapman , A5, SB, 80pp – £6.95 + P&P  Part I of this … Continue reading →

There is a brilliant book that has just come out which provides details of the mines both surface and underground, but also details of two walks. Underground Above Horwich is an excellent read is a limited edition of 500 copies … Continue reading →

This is limited edition print of 500 copies signed by the Author the bookUnderground above Horwich includes details of the mines, the hoistory, working conditions and two interesting walks. It is a nice little book and adds to the detailed … Continue reading →