Thunder Underground; Northumberland Mine Disasters 1815 - 1865 - Author Roy Thompson HB 176PP size 246mm x 174mm
In the half century of 1815 -1865 nine colliery disasters shook the fabric of the Northumberland mining community Heaton, Burdon Main, Coxlodge Burradon, New Hartley, (Seaton Delaval)and Walker Collieries.
The book recounts the horrors, bravery and the curious way in which the coroner (all the inquests were held before the same coroner whom the Miners considered biased) conducted the inquest. This is well produced and interesting volume and shows an insight into mining in the North East
£19.95 +postage
Mike
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Making a Roman pig of lead <http://pig01.012webpages.com/pig.htm>
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