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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...

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Lead and Fluorspar
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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.

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Lead and Fluorspar
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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.

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William Scott (Ex-Lead Miner)
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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.

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John Tom Rutter (Ex-Lead Miner)
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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.

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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 ...

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Archive Sub-series

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...

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Miners
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Miners

[1970s]

Group of miners sitting outside the Harris Shaft at the Craven Moor Lead Mines, Greenhow ( Wharfedale) in the late-19th century.

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Limestone: Old Gang Mines
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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.

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Miner's Cottage
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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.

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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...

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Lead Miner with Hammer
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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...

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