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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