WHAT WE DO

We are a group of people dedicated to the preservation and recording of mining history, Northern referring to our administrative base rather than our field of interest. We started as the Northern Cavern & Mine Research Society in 1960, but our members’ increasing interest in mining led us to change the original name to the present title in 1975.

PUBLICATIONS

We have established a reputable publishing house, utilized by many interested in mining history, archaeology, geology, social and family history etc. Many of our publications are still available, but for those out of print we offer some in PDF format, and in some cases have some good pre-owned copies available.

Many institutions benefit from our subscription service and we provide generous trade terms.

EDUCATION

Our website is not just for our members, although new members are always welcome, but for anyone who shares our interests. There is a great deal of searchable information freely available, including our mining pages.

Our Facebook page not only informs of our activities but of others with similar interests.

LATEST NEWS

2024Coal MiningMemoirsMetal MiningPublications
December 1, 2024

Latest copy of British Mining published

British Mining No. 118 - Memoirs 2024 Papers in Memoirs 2024 are: Bretby Colliery - Nigel A. Chapman Rimington: Ribblesdale’s lost silver mine - Brian Lee The Clogau Gold Mine - R.M. Callender Dr Arthur Raistrick and his contribution to mining history - Richard Smith James Twyford: Somerset’s Agricola - Steve Grudgings and Ian Casteldine…
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2024Coal MiningPublications
June 6, 2024

Latest monograph published

British Mining No. 117 - Cliviger Coal Mines by Jack Nadin The Cliviger area of Lancashire lies between Burnley in the north and Cornforth, near Todmorden in the south and comprises the Upper Valley of the River Calder. Mines exist on either side of the valley taking coal from the Arley,…
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2024Coal Mining
January 14, 2024

Plans of collieries

We have been sent a number of coal mine plans for the website by Lee Reynolds who copies these from the originals. These plans are presented using an app which allows you to zoom in/out with your scroll wheel and drag by holding down your mouse's left button and moving…
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