Included here is information that the author has collected from the 1920’s onward, when most of the metalliferous mines were already closed or facing closure, and when few thought to record, or capture in photographs, the details of the workings of a vast industry that has by and large vanished from the landscape.  Rare pictures, personal observations, records and reminiscences bring to life a splendid era of great endeavour.  Illustrated with a very large number of archive photographs and plans of mine layouts. Includes a glossary and a bibliography.   Paperback.  160 pages.  In new condition.  Cat No 4781