Between about 1750 and 2000, coal mining was a major Scots industry and has been extensively studied. But sources for the earrlier coal industry are scattered and difficult to find.
Over the years, as I have come across such records in the course of other work, I have noted them and am now drawing them together. It is, I confess, a mixed bunch and includes a windmill and a miners' strike!
I will be presenting a lecture on 'Documenting Local Coal Working Before 1750' at the Forth Naturalist and Historian conference to be held at Stirling University on 11th Nov 2023 with the general theme Aspects of Extractive Industries; History, Impact and Recovery.
There is a great diversity of other papers. The full programme and booking form can be found here.
Over the years, as I have come across such records in the course of other work, I have noted them and am now drawing them together. It is, I confess, a mixed bunch and includes a windmill and a miners' strike!
I will be presenting a lecture on 'Documenting Local Coal Working Before 1750' at the Forth Naturalist and Historian conference to be held at Stirling University on 11th Nov 2023 with the general theme Aspects of Extractive Industries; History, Impact and Recovery.
There is a great diversity of other papers. The full programme and booking form can be found here.
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