While I can see the aim of the proposal, is the OS the appropriate body to do this? The OS do not normally provide historical data; they provide a map of what is currently on the ground (with the occasional exception of battle-sites). They don’t provide a historical product; they provide a definitive version of what is there now. As defunct pits may have no expression on the surface, is it the OS’ job to add such data to their maps? I am sure that where there are existing surface buildings, these are present on the OS’ maps.

Paul

From: A forum for issues related to map & spatial data librarianship [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Francis Herbert
Sent: 13 October 2008 11:34
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Subject: Re: Campaign to pin coal mines on OS maps

Robert (et al.):

The idea of “seeking to have the sites of defunct coal mines recorded on Ordnance Survey maps.” reminds some of us with elephantine memories of a similar (same?) nationwide effort, ca 1980, following a pit or mine disaster, of calling in and collection of all maps and plans marking disused mines & pits in to form a ‘preventative’ database. Someone will come up with the responsible government (?) department’s name; and somewhere I think some of us will have a yellow-coloured paper public advertisement calling for such cartographic materials to be forwarded.

Francis (again)

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From: A forum for issues related to map & spatial data librarianship [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Laurie, Robert
Sent: 13 October 2008 11:22
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Subject: Campaign to pin coal mines on OS maps
Importance: High

This may be of interest to lismaps subscribers. The meeting , hosted by Dave Anderson MP is about an Early Day Motion seeking to have the sites of defunct coal mines recorded on Ordnance Survey maps. Further details can be obtained from [log in to unmask]

Anyone attending should contact Rachel Horne and allow plenty of time to get through security at the House of Commons.

Robert Laurie, British Library Map Library

From: Rachel horne [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 10 October 2008 18:24
Subject: FW: A blend of art, film and a campaign to pin coal mines on OS maps...

	PIN THE PITS Tuesday 21st October 7:00pm - 9:00pm
	Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
	Bridge St, Westminster
	London, United Kingdom It's the re-launch of the EDM to get the Pits Pinned. It's about marking the fruits of men, children and women's labour. The injuries. The chronic illnesses. The culture. The history. The communities. The decimation. The demolition. The rejuvenation. The regeneration. .... The inheritance if rupture. This will also be explored as several young people will be discussing how the shift from blue collar industries to white collar services has affected them. There will also be other guest speakers discussing the campaign. There will be three short films by Rachel Horne (aka the Foundaing Father). The films: Man as Machine Archive footage revealing the working conditions of coal mining during the 1930s, sound by sonic artist Ryan Jordan, the piece brings polarised worlds together, referencing our cultural shift from industrial to a technological society. The Out of Darkness Light Project Documents a memorial event in 2006 organised by Rachel Horne marking the 20th anniversary of the closure of Cadeby Colliery. Mine the Notion Documenting the exhibition and talk that took place at the Foundry in 2006, featuring trade unionist Dave Douglass and poet Dennis Monhangan. PLEASE REPLY TO THE EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND

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