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The History of Lead Mining in the Keld area by Helen Guy
Heritage Open Day: The event commences with an informative talk held in Keld Chapel, complemented by a PowerPoint presentation. The talk will cover the history of lead mining in Upper Swaledale, the mining methods employed, the feuds between the mining companies including the famous ‘Beldi Hill Trial’, the hardships and typical living conditions of the miners and their families, through to the decline of lead mining in England and the subsequent depopulation of the dale as families were forced t
Sat 10 Sep:1400. Free Entry.
Keld Chapel, Keld, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6LJ
Sat 10 Sep 2016
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event//the-history-of-lead-mining-in-the-keld-area-by-h
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