Mining and Miners in 19th Century Swaledale & Arkengarthdale By Alan Mills £6.90 plus p&p Order.

Mining and Miners in 19th Century Swaledale & Arkengarthdale will be of interest to those wishing to gain some knowledge and understanding of the mining heritage of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. The evidence of centuries of lead mining is clearly visible in spoil heaps, the entrances to disused mines and in the ruins of smelt mills scattered across the region. This booklet is a readable introduction to the subject, which intrigues so many visitors to this part of the Yorkshire Dales. The illustrated booklet comprises 72 pages in 10 chapters and addresses the following topics: Where the lead ore came from, Mining practices, Dressing the ore, Smelting, Roles, A 19th century mining family, Wages and incomes, Cost of living, Life expectancy, The decline of lead mining. The appendices include a Glossary of Terms.