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Rookhope, Boltsburn lead mine & general view

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Looking north. Stanhope and Tyne Railway extension (Weardale Iron Co.) inclined plane in centre. Bolts Law engine house chimney on horizon. Railway going off right to Middlehope (Westgate) iron workings, limestone quarries and lead mines. Centre foreground, lead workings. Bottom left water race, covered wheel and headstock. Photograph by Mr Robinson, Rookhope postmaster.

Date:
date unknown
Period:
date unknown
Place:
Rookhope
Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
Reed, Mr
Artist:
Robinson (Rookhope)
Reference:
DR02036

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