There is a person whose name I remember as Kingsley Rickard (who I believe is in the Trevithick
Trust and/or Society) who lives in Cornwall. He is very interested in beam engines. Could he be
related?
I have deliberately NOT copied this to Mr Wanner as it may be a red herring.
Roger
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From: "Peter Claughton" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: 21 March 2004 09:39
Subject: [MINING-HISTORY] Thomas Rickard and John Taylor and Sons' mining activity in Switzerland
> I've had the following enquiry from Switzerland regarding John Taylor and
> Son, and the role of one of their employees in Switzerland.
>
> Please copy replies to Stephan Wanner <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Peter
>
>
> With regard to a planned historical mining publication, i would like to
> find more background information on Mr. Thomas RICKARD, born at Illogan,
> Cornwall, some 1837.
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