Lead Production on the Northeast Periphery. A study of the Bowes family estate, c1550-1771
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- Author(s) Brown, John W, writer on lead mining
- Publication type Dissertation, PhD
- Year published 2010
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- Publisher University of Durham
- Place Published Durham
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- Name Durham University Library
- City Durham
- County Durham
- Country England
- Postcode DH1 3RN
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Deals with the involvement of the Bowes family in their exploitation of lead resources on their estates, especially in the period of rapid development, 1720-60, when under management of George Bowes. Considers the role of gentry as entrepreneurs and the role in this of their estate steward. Covers mining and smelting, organisation and management, lead market and carriage, etc