Two free talks on the local Lead industry coming up – Stanhope and Newcastle

By - Yvonne Conchie13th Oct 2014

Weardale Field Study Society presents:

Ponies, Pieces and a Helpful Round of Drinks – How Weardale’s Lead was Carried to Tyneside – An illustrated talk by Ian Forbes

at the Dales Centre Stanhope on Monday October 20th at 7.30pm Non members welcome

And

The Rise of the Lead Industry in 17th Century Tynedale –

Wednesday 5th November at 11 am at The Mining Institute in NEwcastle (near Central Station) more info in the attached document below

IFposter

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Morning General Meeting Flyer Lead 17th c Tynedale 5-11-2014 A5

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The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467