I should have gone to Specsavers
Sorry Bernard
Be in touch
RF
-----Original Message-----
From: Roy Fellows [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 December 2010 14:43
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Mining History
Hi Bernard
Sorry I do not have an email address for you, can you mail me at
[log in to unmask] and I will answer your questions, (hopefully).
You are perfectly welcome.
Regards
Roy
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernard Moore [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 December 2010 12:21
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Mining History
Dear All,
The recent Morwellham programme made good basic demonstration of what 'old
mining' was about, and viewed in this light I think it was good. No-one I'm
sure expected in depth full detail, it was only supposed to be a brief
overview. (The makers are lucky to have some very good local and
traditional
agri. advisors). You know, with 'mining pasties' and pasties in general, I
have yet to get a clear and concise history of them... even from a long
established bakery in Cornwall - and other people and books along the way.
The
latter is not a List subject, so if someone has some info. maybe they
might advise off-List please.
Indeed the smithy work on mining pick and drill was highly skilled and
always fascinating to see and watch. Sadly in this part of the world, a
'major' highly skilled blacksmith/farrier recently died quite suddenly from
cancer at 57 yrs. old. He came up in the old tradition, and will be greatly
missed. The forge business is sadly now closed and the three forge staff
dispersed, however his son carries on the farrier work I am pleased to say.
I have missed a couple of the Morwellham progs., but I did see the lime
burning presentation and thought this a good practical demonstration - not
without it's difficulties of course, but who expected it to be easy!
Compliments of the Season to All, Regards, Bernard
(Dear Roy, you mentioned lamps. Will contact off-List for advice if I may.
Bernard).
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