British Opencast Coal: A Photographic History 1942-1985 (Old Pond Books)
ISBN-13:
9781910456071
ISBN-10:
1910456071
Author:
Keith Haddock
Publication date:
2015
Publisher:
Old Pond Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
248 pages
Category:
Great Britain
,
European History
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ISBN-13:
9781910456071
ISBN-10:
1910456071
Author:
Keith Haddock
Publication date:
2015
Publisher:
Old Pond Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
248 pages
Category:
Great Britain
,
European History
Summary
British Opencast Coal: A Photographic History 1942-1985 (Old Pond Books) (ISBN-13: 9781910456071 and ISBN-10: 1910456071), written by authors
Keith Haddock, was published by Old Pond Publishing in 2015.
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Description
British Opencast Coal is an illustrated history of coal mining by surface methods from 1942 to 1985. Written by Keith Haddock, a leading authority on the subject, this book details the origins of the industry and documents the types of earthmoving machines employed during the first 40 years. The book highlights the importance of surface coal mining operations and site restoration and their necessity for the British economy.Meticulously researched, the facts, figures and data covered are taken from Keith's extensive collection of magazine articles, newspaper cuttings and manufacturers' machine brochures and specifications. They are also drawn from publications by the National Coal Board Opencast Executive and Keith's own research conducted on numerous site visits. The sites included represent a cross section of geologically different locations in England, Scotland and Wales, and those employing the most interesting variety of earthmoving machines, such as Maesgwyn in South Wales, Newman Spinney in Derbyshire, Radar North in Northumberland and Ox-Bow in Yorkshire.The book's 364 historical photographs, many taken for the National Coal Board or British Coal Opencast, provide a nostalgic look at obsolete earthmoving and heavy construction equipment, and form an excellent historical resource for the student, researcher or enthusiast.
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