I'd be interested
There are quite a few in South Glos
Sadly one was lost recently, if the conference includes presentations with
tales of good and bad examples of preservation I'd be happy to do something
covering our patch
Regards
David Hardwick
and I'd be happy to
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Subject: [MINING-HISTORY] Proposed conference - Engine Houses
> A suggestion has been made that it might be a good idea to have a
conference
> with a theme of the life and Death of an Engine House. The idea would to
> bring together all the people with knowledge on the workings of these
> magnificent buildings. To consider why they were constructed in such a
way,
> choice of Engines, how they were maintained, how the Engines were removed
> and how are they preserved - obviously there are many other aspects that
be
> drawn out
>
> Also like myself many people may understand the basics but would like to
> learn a lot more and I would hope that post conference the papers can be
> published.
>
> I have considered where this could be located and feel that the South
> Shropshire Ore field has quite a range of buildings, is in a fairly
> compact location and easy to get to. A number of these buildings are in
> various states of preservation and do require quite of bit of
> interpretation. In addition there are various locations within reasonable
> driving distance which can offer alternative sites including a working
steam
> pumping engine. My idea would be to have a mixture of lectures, seminars
and
> surface visits.
>
> I have discussed the possibilities of organising this with Officers from
> the Shropshire Mines Trust who in principal are willing to host the event
> assuming there is sufficient interest in this project. No dates have been
> set but along weekend mid May 2005 would seem an ideal time.
>
> I would like to establish if there is sufficient interest in an event of
> this kind and as a straw poll would be grateful if Members could let me
have
> their thoughts on this
>
>
> I look forward to hearing from in due course and thank you for any help
you
> may wish to offer.
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Mike
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