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[USED] Goldscope and the Mines of the Derwent Fells
Description
Ian Tyler, SB, 300pp, B5
The mining area includes the Newlands Valley to the South leading North to the Silica Mine at the head of Bassenthwaite, The reveals the history of Thornthwaite, Yewthwaite, Stoneycroft, Cobalt mine and many small trials in the area.
The scene is set by descriptions of medieval mining and chronicles details of German Miners coming to Keswick under the stewardship of Daniel Hechsetter.
Inevitably Ian's style creates debate and interesting points of discussion, however, the book is well presented, includes over 150 plans, photos and illustrations not previously published .
There is again there are useful lists of miners and family names
The mining area includes the Newlands Valley to the South leading North to the Silica Mine at the head of Bassenthwaite, The reveals the history of Thornthwaite, Yewthwaite, Stoneycroft, Cobalt mine and many small trials in the area.
The scene is set by descriptions of medieval mining and chronicles details of German Miners coming to Keswick under the stewardship of Daniel Hechsetter.
Inevitably Ian's style creates debate and interesting points of discussion, however, the book is well presented, includes over 150 plans, photos and illustrations not previously published .
There is again there are useful lists of miners and family names
