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Durham City, Silver Street, excavations

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Circular kiln, believed to have been operated by clay pipe maker William Drysdale about 1820, uncovered during excavations in Back Silver Street by archaeologist John Clipson. Northern Echo photograph, December 1975.

People:
Clipson, John
Date:
1975
Period:
1951 - 1975
Place:
Durham City
You can see a history of Durham City at the Keys to the Past website.
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Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
North of England Newspapers
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR01057

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