Download or read book Slate Mining in the Lake District written by Alastair Cameron and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this illustrated history, Alastair Cameron explores the history and heritage of the slate mining industry in the Lake District.

Download or read book Honister Slate Mine written by Alastair Cameron and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delving into the private archive of Honister Slate Mine, Cameron and Withey offer a fascinating insight into this iconic landmark of the Lake District.

Download or read book Honister Slate Mine written by A. D. Cameron and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mines and Mining in the English Lake District written by John Postlethwaite and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Lake District Miscellany written by Tom Holman and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with facts, figures, biographies, recipes, poems and lists, this is an entertaining and informative ramble through the Lake District. Discover the area's best fells, walks, views, food and pubs, all chosen by people in the know. Learn the lingo of Cumbrian sheepdog trials and wrestling, and uncover the secrets of cooking sticky toffee pudding and Kendal mint cake. The Lake District Miscellany has everything you need to know about this much-loved part of the country - and a few things you never thought you wanted to know. This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or PDF editions

Download or read book Ore Mining in the Lake District written by Alastair Cameron and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alastair Cameron and Liz Withey explore the fascinating world of metal mining in the Lake District.

Download or read book Mines and Mining in the Lake District An Essay written by John Postlethwaite and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Lake District written by Jules Brown and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to the Lake District, features comprehensive reviews of the finest places to stay and eat for every budget, based on personal inspection by a long-time Lakes expert. Whether you're looking for a walker's hostel or boutique hotel, café or gastro-pub, farmhouse B&B or country-house hotel, this guide has the lowdown on all the best deals. There's detailed information on the best way to get around by public transport, while special features on the great outdoors focus on local walks, classic hikes, mountain climbs, lake cruises and family adventures. Whether you're on a walking holiday or family break you can discover all the facts you need - from current opening times to festival dates. There's also background information on the history, culture, nature and wildlife of the English Lakes, and plenty of special features - from the history of rock-climbing or a rundown of music festivals to the fascinating lives of the locals. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to the Lake District. Now available in PDF format.

Download or read book Catalogue of Mining Information other Than Coal Fireclay and Slate for the Lake District and South Cumbria Held by the Northern England Office of the BGS written by Lake District Regional Geological Survey and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Slate Deposits and Slate Industry of the United States written by Thomas Nelson Dale and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Slate as Dimension Stone written by Jörn Wichert and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive review devoted exclusively to slate as dimension stone. Beginning with a description of the slate as dimension stone, the book describes the origin of slate and related geological phenomena. It thoroughly explains key data acquisition methods and techniques, which are accompanied by extensive data. In turn, slate standards are introduced and compared with regard to their importance for product quality. The book covers in detail the specific petrographical, fabric, strength, physical properties and weathering behaviour of slates. The chapter on mining and production provides an overview of the different forms of exploitation and related geotechnical aspects, together with production and workflow design, from the beginning to the final product. The second part comprises a thorough description of worldwide slate deposits and their geology, properties and appearance as well as a brief introduction of the history. Given its scope and accessible format, the book represents an essential guide for scientists, engineers, and professionals in geology, conservation science, architecture, and mining, as well as readers who are active in the slate industry.

Download or read book Minerals Yearbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Minerals Yearbook written by United States. Bureau of Mines and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 1182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Insight Guides Great Breaks Lake District written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Breaks Lake District is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this most romantic national park, with a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours complemented by beautiful photography and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Overview: the book starts by highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do, from taking a boat on gleaming lakes and tarns to exploring picturesque abbeys and stone circles. This is followed by an engaging introduction on culture and landscape, lifestyle and traditions, and an overview of where to find the best food and drink. Walks and Tours: this guide features 8 irresistible self-guided walks and tours that will take you on a journey through this poetic landscape of high green fells, clear waters and quaint villages that inspired the likes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. All are clearly timed and accompanied by easy-to-follow maps plus hand-picked places to eat, drink and shop en route. Special Features home in on what makes the Lake District unique: its prestigious literary heritage, local festivals and fascinating wildlife. Travel Tips: the final section of the book is packed with information on active pursuits, themed holidays and transport, as well as specially selected accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, from chic boutique hotels to family-friendly B&Bs.

Download or read book Welsh Slate written by David Gwyn and published by RCAHMW. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slates from quarries in Wales once went to roof the world. By the late nineteenth century as many as a third of all the roofing slates produced worldwide came from Wales, competing with quarries in France and the United States. This book traces the industry from its origins in the Roman period, its slow medieval development and then its massive expansion in the nineteenth century – as well as through its long drawn-out decline in the twentieth.