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Archive File

Textiles

1960-1981

This file contains items on textile industries, including a photocopy of Arthur J. Saundry's article on the tucking mill, from an issue of 'Old Cornwall' (1960); a typed letter and notes, from Fred Br...

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The Farmer Cider-Maker in North and Central Somerset

Coleman, D N

1966

A thesis concerned with those Somerset cider-makers who combine cider-making with farming activities. The core of the study is the description of processes and equipment based on fieldwork carried out...

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Mines, Mining, and Mining Communities

[1955-1979]

This file largely consists of photocopied articles and magazine and newspaper extracts and cuttings, including G. Bernard Wood's article, 'Relics of Rural Coal Mines', on mining remains in Yorkshire, ...

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Agricultural Equipment, Etc.

1969-1979

This file contains items on aspects of agriculture, with a focus on the kinds of tools, equipment and machinery used in farming. This includes a printed diagram and key to the parts of the old Wolds p...

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Burdekin's Baskets

Aston, Michael Geoffrey

1964

General view of the main workshop at Burdekin's Baskets, Flushdyke, near Ossett (West Yorkshire). The view shows several basketmakers at work, bundles of soaked willow and some completed baskets.

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Burdekin's Baskets

Aston, Michael Geoffrey

1964

General view of the main workshop at Burdekin's Baskets, Flushdyke, near Ossett (West Yorkshire). The view shows several basketmakers at work, bundles of soaked willow and some completed baskets.

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