History Trog
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My long delayed book on the mines in the Matlock Bath area is at last in preparation for publication by the PDMHS – it was intended to be my PhD thesis, and it has had over 50 years’ research.
During the early 1950s, Joe Shevelan of Kearsley (locally nicknamed ‘the Bolton Lad’) was a member of the Moorlands Rambling Club. He was a very intelligent underground explorer who was particularly active around the mines at Matlock Bath where he took many photographs, both above and below ground. If they have survived, they would be of great interest and most useful for my book as very few from that era are available. Joe Shevelan was a prominent member of the North Craven Heritage Trust and of the Dales National Park almost until his death in 1996.
Does anyone know if these photographs have survived?
The members of the online forums have a vast range of knowledge and experience. If anyone has anything unique about the Matlock mines, there is still time to incorporate it.
I use the local library for Internet access, which would cause my replies to be rather delayed.
With many thanks to everyone who has assisted so far,
During the early 1950s, Joe Shevelan of Kearsley (locally nicknamed ‘the Bolton Lad’) was a member of the Moorlands Rambling Club. He was a very intelligent underground explorer who was particularly active around the mines at Matlock Bath where he took many photographs, both above and below ground. If they have survived, they would be of great interest and most useful for my book as very few from that era are available. Joe Shevelan was a prominent member of the North Craven Heritage Trust and of the Dales National Park almost until his death in 1996.
Does anyone know if these photographs have survived?
The members of the online forums have a vast range of knowledge and experience. If anyone has anything unique about the Matlock mines, there is still time to incorporate it.
I use the local library for Internet access, which would cause my replies to be rather delayed.
With many thanks to everyone who has assisted so far,