There is a useful book by Kenneth Major called (I think) Animal Powered
engines. I has many examples of animal wheels on farms but as far as I
can remember nothing much on mining.
John Phillips
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In message <005d01bfa2dc$f0d41940$46c1883e@default>, DAVID HARDWICK
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> I recently came across a piece of apparatus which I believe is part
> of a Horse Gin (Whim etc). It was at a former coal mine site in
> the North Bristol Coal field but probably dates from the sites
> later use as a small holding.
>
> If I could date the machinery it would clarify this. My difficulty
> is tracking down suitable information, both about the use of this
> type of equipment in farming and in mining.
>
> Is anybody on the list able to make comments or recommend
> references?
>
> Regards
>
> DAVID
>
>
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