Dear List
Last year, I mentioned here that I had published a book, "East Surrey
Underground", and although not really falling into the mainstream subject
area of this list, some of you were kind enough to contact me and ordered a
copy.
I have recently completed another book. These are the details:
This book is the result of some thirty years of study and exploration of
ancient underground stone quarries and hearthstone mines in the Reigate
area. The old workings have nearly 2000 years of proven history, and
research continues to reveal new aspects of the trade and its place in our
local history as each year passes. The book provides a chronological look
at the industry, and a site by site description of the quarries and mines.
The book contains the following chapters:
SECTION 1 - Stone Quarries : Origins § The Medieval Centuries § Firestone §
Working the Stone § The Reigate Quarries § The Gatton Quarries § The
Merstham Quarries § The Chaldon Quarries § The Godstone Quarries § The
Croydon, Merstham and Godstone Iron Railway
SECTION 2 - Hearthstone Mines : What is Hearthstone? § Brockham Hearthstone
Mine § Surrey Hearthstone Mine, Betchworth § Cawley's Mine, Betchworth §
Colley Hill Hearthstone Mine § Merstham and Bletchingley Mines § Godstone
Hearthstone Mines § Appendix § Glossary
The book is paperback, 9" x 6", 204 pages, well illustrated with 49
photographs (B+W), and 34 diagrams, location maps etc. ISBN 978-0-9556081-1-
7
The book is available for sale at £12.95 plus £1.25 p+p.
Please email me for further details.
Many thanks.
Peter
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