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The History of the North Staffordshire Collieries
The Duke of Sutherland’s Lane End, Meir Heath and Meir Hay Collieries
By Dr. Lloyd Boardman
Dr. Lloyd Boardman from the North Staffordshire Mining History Group has examined plans and reports in the Sutherland Papers relating to the history of mining on the Sutherland estates in North Staffordshire. Follow the links below to read Lloyd’s article and to learn more about the Group’s work with the Sutherland Papers.
Click here to read Lloyd’s article The Duke of Sutherland’s Lane End, Meir Heath and Meir Hay Collieries
A Description of Meir Heath & Hanley Collieries, 1792
By Geoff Mould
Geoff Mould from the North Staffordshire Mining History Group has examined documents in the Sutherland Papers relating to collieries in Meir Heath and Hanley in the late eighteenth century. Follow the links below to read Geoff’s article and to learn more about the Group’s work with the Sutherland Papers.
Click here to read Geoff’s article A Description of Meir Heath & Hanley Collieries, 1792
Click here to learn more about the North Staffordshire Mining History Group’s work with the Sutherland Papers
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