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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D6071/1
Title	'A Geographical Study of Bradwell Village 1937-1939' by Charles Roome, manuscript
Date	[1939]
Description	This wide ranging study includes sections on Peak District geology, origins of Bradwell, physical survey, climate and vegetation, occupational pursuits including leadmining, spar mining (with example of spar), quarrying, Earles' cement works, Brough corn mill, Bamford Cotton Mill, and modern road reconstruction. Social aspects covered include the influence of the leadmining industry on growth of the village in the 19th century and its effect on housing, 20th century housing problems, social services in the village including recreation and amusements, sanitation, water supply, telephone services, postal services, shops and commercial activities. The thesis concludes with a chapter 'Looking Forward'. The thesis includes maps, sketches and photographs by the author. Some pages are double-sided
Extent	1 file (109 pages)
Level	File
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Charles L Roome (1918-2003)
Format	Document
Copyright	In Copyright
Term	Sanitation
	Water supply
	Postal services
	Telephone services
	Leisure
	Shops
	Entertainment
	Quarrying
	Lead mining
	Cement industries
	Social history
	Natural history
	Corn mills
	Mills
	Maps
	Climate
	Physical geography
	Road transport
	Roads
	Housing
	Rural social services
	Housing needs

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