History Society and Culture County Durham England

Describes the coal mining industry in the county, from the formation of coal to modern methods of extraction. Includes a history of two pits, and a listing of mining disasters in the Durham Coalfield.

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• Wheatley Hill History - A detailed chronology of the village with photographic history images and county durham biographies of its residents.
• A History of Durham Mining - Describes the coal mining industry in the county, county durham from society and culture the formation of coal to modern methods county durham of extraction. society and culture Includes a history of two county durham pits, and a society and culture listing of mining disasters in county durham the Durham Coalfield.
• Pictures in Print - Viewable images of printed maps and topographical prints society and culture county durham of County Durham created before 1860 held by society and culture county durham Durham University Library, Durham County Library, Durham Cathedral society and culture county durham Library and the British Library.
• Hartlepool Magnesia Works - A history of the Steetley Company with particular society and culture county durham reference to the production of refractory products from society and culture county durham dolomite and seawater.
• Hunstanworth History - A collection of articles looking at the history of the village and the surrounding area.
• Durham Past - The Victoria County History of Durham explains its work: volumes already published and in progress, research, reports, fundraising, news and events. Includes extracts from primary sources.
• History of North East England - County Durham - Origins and stories, organised by area and town.

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