bob737
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To read about my recent book on the history of Daw Mill Mine, check out my recent activity
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Post by bob737 on Jul 9, 2016 3:44:25 GMT -5
I have spent the past four years researching, writing, editing and publishing this comprehensive history of the last coal mine in Warwickshire. It is a book designed to record the entire history of what became Western Europe's largest coal mine and one which went on to be the holder of the record for most production from a single coal face in just one year. This book explains what we did down there, how and why. It is written in a style which will enlighten the uninitiated as well as entertain the experienced miner. Personal anecdotes are interwoven with the story of the mine's progress to give the book a human dimension, and the triumphs, as well as the tragedies, are described in detail. The book is in A4 format with over 73,000 words, 36 photographs and 9 appendices detailing such things as every face with start & finish dates, full production history, all managers with their periods of tenure - likewise all Union Branch Secretaries, a record of all eleven fatal accidents with names, dates and locations and a four page glossary of mining terms used etc. The cover price is £14.95 and any surplus over and above production costs will be proportionately donated to The National Mining Museum for England and local mining charities. Postage and packing is limited to £2/copy inland. Enquiries can be made at: bobATblenkinsoppDOTfslifeDOTcoDOTuk (You'll know why I've presented the email address this way...) |
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Post by John on Jul 9, 2016 7:17:52 GMT -5
I have spent the past four years researching, writing, editing and publishing this comprehensive history of the last coal mine in Warwickshire. It is a book designed to record the entire history of what became Western Europe's largest coal mine and one which went on to be the holder of the record for most production from a single coal face in just one year. This book explains what we did down there, how and why. It is written in a style which will enlighten the uninitiated as well as entertain the experienced miner. Personal anecdotes are interwoven with the story of the mine's progress to give the book a human dimension, and the triumphs, as well as the tragedies, are described in detail. The book is in A4 format with over 73,000 words, 36 photographs and 9 appendices detailing such things as every face with start & finish dates, full production history, all managers with their periods of tenure - likewise all Union Branch Secretaries, a record of all eleven fatal accidents with names, dates and locations and a four page glossary of mining terms used etc. The cover price is £14.95 and any surplus over and above production costs will be proportionately donated to The National Mining Museum for England and local mining charities. Postage and packing is limited to £2/copy inland. Enquiries can be made at: bobATblenkinsoppDOTfslifeDOTcoDOTuk (You'll know why I've presented the email address this way...) |
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bob737
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To read about my recent book on the history of Daw Mill Mine, check out my recent activity
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Post by bob737 on Jul 11, 2016 14:57:47 GMT -5
Thank you John! I did check before I posted the comment about my book but honestly thought I was acting within the rules of the site - I apologise unreservedly for my 'misdemeanour', but then as you said, if the book was to make any money then mining charities will benefit. Thanks again John.
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Post by John on Jul 12, 2016 9:03:37 GMT -5
Thank you John! I did check before I posted the comment about my book but honestly thought I was acting within the rules of the site - I apologise unreservedly for my 'misdemeanour', but then as you said, if the book was to make any money then mining charities will benefit. Thanks again John.
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