Co Durham History - any book recommendations?

[stanmapstone]

Coal Mining

The best historical book I have read on pitmen is "The Miners of Northumberland and Durham" by Richard Fynes, first published in 1873 but subsequently republished a number of times. I purchased my copy from W.H. Smiths about 3 years ago.

Can be read on-line, or down-loaded  at http://www.archive.org/details/minersnorthumbe00fynegoog

Stan

[tomatillo]

Thank you very much for the Fynes book recommendation and the web link too. I have spent most of the evening reading it and the Webb book online! They are both fantastic for bringing the times to life.

Thanks again for all your help.

[greentrad]

May I be so bold as to suggest that you actually go and visit the area if possible. It's absolutely stunning! and the people are nice too. You could do a lot worse than B & B in the pub at Edmundbyers, at the foot of the Derwent Reservoir. From there you can drive or walk over to Stanhope and Killhope Museum. Also - go and see Blanchland Wow!

Enjoy!