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Members may be interested to hear that the following book has just been reprinted - used copies of the original are fetching £60 per copy!!! The History of the Somerset Coalfield, Down CG & Warrington AJ, HB, 283pp This much sought after volume has now been reprinted Coal mining is one of Somerset's oldest industries and eighty collieries were known to be sunk since the 1750's. In this book, the history and geology of the area are detailed and present day (1970s) remains at every site were described with maps to show locations and illustrations of buildings. Very much seen as the bible of Somerset Coal mining. Cost £25.00 (P&P is extra) For New and Used Mining, IA and Caving books www.moorebooks.co.uk ( please note there will be regular updates as I have many books in stock not yet listed) BRITISH MINING DATABASE http://britishmining.org.uk SHROPSHIRE MINES TRUST http://shropshiremines.org.uk SNAILBEACH MINE http://snailbeachmine.org.uk TANKERVILLE MINE http://shropshiremines.org.uk/tankerville/tankerville.htm NAMHO CONFERENCE 2006 http://namhoconference.org.uk MINES IN CYPRUS http://shropshiremines.org.uk/cyprus/cyprus.htm