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Contents
Books available from Penhellick Publications
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Books Available from Penhellick Publications
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South Crofty Underground |
£3.99 |
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Geevor Mine Underground |
£3.99 |
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Wheal Jane Underground |
£3.99 |
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South Crofty Old Workings |
£3.99 |
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Cornish Arsenic Industry |
£3.99 |
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South Crofty: Geology and Mineralisation |
£3.99 |
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Bailiff of Blackmoor 1586 |
£9.99 (hardback) |
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Bailiff of Blackmoor 1586 |
£4.99 (softback) |
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The Great County Adit [out of print] |
£9.99 |
>more< |
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Who's Who in the Wars of the Roses |
£4.99 (softback) |
TBC |
The Tudor Tin Industry |
£12.99 (softback) |
TBC |
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About the Authors/Publishers
Allen Buckley
Allen was the official Mine Historian for South Crofty Mine, which closed in March 1998, Cornwall's last tin mine. As well as being the foremost authority on Cornwall's adits (mine drainage tunnels), Allen is well respected in historical mining circles and frequently advises radio and TV programs on all aspects of Cornish mining history. He holds a degree in History from Exeter University, a MPhil from Camborne School of Mines and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Karla Riekstins
Karla was the UK's first female Mining Engineer to work underground in a Cornish Mine (South Crofty). A Mining Graduate of the world-famous Camborne School of Mines, she also holds a Masters Degree in Mining Engineering and is a Member of the Royal Historical Society.
Contact Information
For all enquiries: derek@cledha.co.uk
Placing an order for books
Pay by: PayPal, Cheque or Bank Transfer
Pre-orders are accepted via e-mail to derek@cledha.co.uk, however we cannot post the order until we have received payment. Orders are normally posted within two working days of receiving payment.
Please send your orders to 27 Carn Brea Lane, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, Great Britain, TR15 3DS.
Cheques should be made payable to K.Riekstins and be in UK Pounds Sterling.
Prices: As stated above.
Postage & Packing: Great County Adit £1, softback titles 50p/book, £1/book for hardback titles.
Buy any 4 of the £3.99 titles for only £12 + p&p
Overseas Orders: please contact us for more details on overseas orders.
[unfortunately we are not yet able to accept payment by credit card]
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List of Published and Up-coming Titles
from Penhellick Publications:
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South Crofty Underground Allen Buckley & Karla Riekstins 1995 |
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The first in the series of the Award Winning mining photographs books from Penhellick Publications. The exceptional quality photos are by the renowned underground photographer Paul Deakin. Each photo is accompanied by a description of not only what and where it is, but who the miners are as well. South Crofty was Cornwall's last working tin mine, which closed after more than three centuries of (almost) continuous working in March 1998.
Colour/B&W, 32 pages. Softback.
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Geevor Mine Underground Allen Buckley & Karla Riekstins 1996 |
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The 2nd title to be printed in the Cornish Mining Photographs series. This book covers the underground workings and miners of Geevor, a tin mine situated on the cliffs at Pendeen, Cornwall. Geevor Mine closed in February 1990.
The photos have been selected to show the range of tasks carried out underground at Geevor. Most were taken by David Wills, of Pendeen, who was the official photographer at Geevor until 1986. His pictures are from the early 1970s. Paul Deakin's pictures were mostly taken in 1990, and then later when the pumps were turned off and water was flooding the workings. A couple of others were 'one off' photographs, taken by G.Warren, in 1957 and Phil Monckton in the summer of 1989.
Colour/B&W, 32 pages. Softback.
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Wheal Jane Underground Allen Buckley & Karla Riekstins 1997 |
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This is the 3rd title to be printed in the Cornish Mining Photographs series, and covers Wheal Jane Mine, sited at Baldhu, near Truro in Cornwall. The dramatic underground workings and the men who worked in them are again illustrated by a collection of excellent photographs.
Colour/B&W, 32 pages. Softback.
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South Crofty Old Workings Allen Buckley & Karla Riekstins 1999 |
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The latest in the photographic series, this book is full of dramatic pictures of the impressive old workings of South Crofty Mine in Cornwall. Some of the underground workings shown date from the 17th Century.
Colour/B&W, 32 pages. Softback.
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The Cornish Arsenic Industry Bryan Earl MSc ACSM FIMM CEng, 1996 |
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Covering a much neglected aspect of mining history, this book's technical explanations and description of the development of arsenic production in Cornwall and Devon will prove fascinating to all devotes of mining and industrial history.
B&W photos and illustrations. 32 pages. Softback.
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South Crofty: Geology & Mineralisation Nick Leboutillier BSc(Hons) PGCE FGS, 1996 |
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An explanation of the origin and economic significance of the geology and mineralisation of South Crofty and its neighbouring mines.
B&W illustrations. 32 pages. Softback.
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Bailiff of Blackmoor 1586, Thomas Beare Transcribed and edited by Allen Buckley, 1994 |
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An examination of the history, laws and customs of medieval and sixteenth century tinners. The author, Thomas Beare, was the bailiff of the Stannary of Blackmoor, a position of responsibility that required a sound practical knowledge of all aspects of the tin industry.
This impressive transcription and translation of the Harleian Manuscript 6380 is a must for anyone researching the history of tin mining in Cornwall, and also provides a fascinating read for anyone with a passing interest in Cornish mining or indeed Cornish social history.
B&W photos.138 pages
This title is also available in hardback.
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The Great County Adit Allen Buckley. [out of print] |
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"The great Gwennap adit is the most extensive, valuable, and systematic undertaking of the kind in Cornwall -- perhaps in England, and we believe but few in the world exceed it in importance." (Mining Journal, May 6th 1843) "The County Adit ... is one of the most extensive in the kingdom ... a work of national importance ... construction is a monumental achievement of grit and perseverance ..." (Western Morning News, January 18th 1924) It was, undoubtedly, the most significant piece of engineering in the long history of Cornish Mining. This book is the result of nearly 20 years of research into the original records, many of which are not in the public domain. The book has some 144 pages, has over 40 maps, photographs, sections and other drawings, and has hitherto unused archival material - including the County Adit Cost Books. |
B&W photos and illustrations. 144 pages. Softback.
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Future Publications:
South Crofty at Surface - The fifth book in the Cornish Mining Photographs series - £3.99 (estimated)
Revised Publication Date: Late 2010.
Colour/B&W, 32 pages. Softback.
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