Simon Chapman A5, PB 104 Pages



A comprehensive and well-illustrated history of mining activities in the Rosedale valley between the 1850s and the 1920s. Intrigue and treachery abound, learn how men were cheated of their discovery and how the railway enhanced the value of the mines and brought prosperity and more mining activity to the small village of Rosedale Abbey. Read of the good times and the bad times. Mining started after the unique Magnetic iron ore was discovered in two deposits on the West Side of the valley. Its true character defies us even today. Simon as usual manages to make a blow by blow account of the story seem to stand in brilliant relief. A book long anticipated, it should give much pleasure