| Administrative History | This collection comprises transcripts of lead mining records and nineteenth century guides to lead mining, with notes from various articles and books, in particular John Farey, General View of the Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire, 3 vols (1811-1817). There are also a few small traced maps of lead mining in Derbyshire. The notes were compiled by Mr H Masters. Unless otherwise stated, the research papers are typescript. |
| Custodial History | These papers were donated to the Record Office in March 2002. |