> Any information (from ANYONE!) on historic mining and quarrying in
>Bristol, north Somerset and south Gloucestershire would be much
>appreciated, though I should confess that this is not pure unsullied
>academic research! I operate a consultancy in geology, mining and
>industrial history and environmental issues.
I have been involved in research into mining and quarrying in N Somerset
and W Wilts for a number of years - more on the business and transport
implications side of things - and would be happy to compare notes on
specific areas. My knowledge is very patchy though!
> Also - not tainted by Mammon (although I shall probably get a rap over
>the knuckles from Peter because it's not mining!) - does anyone out there
>have any knowledge of records connected with the Fussell ironworks sites
>north west of Frome, Somerset (mainly edge tools, 18th/19th century)? I
>think I've got all that's been published plus some unpublished material
>but rumour has it that the Luftwaffe did for most of the company records
>which at that time were in Sheffield. Regard to all James Fussell
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I've not got anything unpublished on Fussell's ironworks.
Richard Kelham
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