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Survey of English Dialects recording in Wark, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
12 Feb 1953
[Side 1] Anty talks about reserves of limestone, ironstone and coal locally despite lack of mining, extolls virtue of fresh lime straight from 'kill' [= kiln] for farming, recalls Consett man praising...
Lead and Fluorspar
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
1966
Rock containing lead and fluorspar, found on Grinton Moor ( Swaledale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0848.
Lead and Fluorspar
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
1966
Rock containing lead and fluorspar, found on Grinton Moor ( Swaledale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0847.
William Scott (Ex-Lead Miner)
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
August 1966
Mr. William Scott, ex-lead miner of Langthwaite ( Arkengarthdale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0931.
John Tom Rutter (Ex-Lead Miner)
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
August 1966
Mr. John Tom Rutter, ex-lead miner of Gunnerside ( Swaledale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0930.
Survey of English Dialects recording in Washington, Co. Durham
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
29 Sep 1953
[Side 1] Jerry tells anecdote about Geordie seeing 'marra' [= friend] locked out of own house, tells anecdote about young couple on honeymoon in BlackpooL; Jerry and Joe describe physically demanding ...
Mining
[1955-1979]
This subseries contains items relating to mining and mining communities. The subject matter includes coal mines and mining, gold mines and mining, lead mines and mining, smelting and smelt mills, quar...
Miners
[1970s]
Group of miners sitting outside the Harris Shaft at the Craven Moor Lead Mines, Greenhow ( Wharfedale) in the late-19th century.
Limestone: Old Gang Mines
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
1966
Exposed surface of limestone showing minor faults where lead ore might be found, Old Gang Mines ( Swaledale). Mounted on Photo File card. With ms. note.
Miner's Cottage
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
July 1965
Back of miner's cottage, Castle Bolton ( Wensleydale). Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P1674. With ms. note.
Survey of English Dialects recording in Allendale, Northumberland
Ellis, Stanley (1926-2009)
Sep-1955
[Side 1] George describes his first experiences as lead miner, compares lack of interest among young miners now and in past, expresses concern at lack of awareness of lead mining terminology, incl. di...
Lead Miner with Hammer
Kissling, Werner (1895-1988)
[1960s]
Mr. William Scott, retired lead miner of Langthwaite ( Arkengarthdale) with mining tools. Mr. Scott holds a hammer used for striking the drill prior to blasting. A drill, or jumper, is propped against...