Lead Mining Tools

Mr. Lawrence Barker of Healaugh ( Swaledale), holding a long thin rod for removing dust from holes drilled to place charges in, and spanner, or jumper, for turning it. The tools were found at the Hard Level of Old Gang Mines. In the background is a metal tub/car from the Victoria Level, which would have been drawn along rails by a horse to remove the ore from the mine. Mounted on Photo File card with LAVC/PHO/P0889. With ms. notes and catalogue details in the hand of Werner Kissling.

Originally held in Photo File: Mining.