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Picture Library - Dorset

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This section of the site contains a selection of images from the Society's extensive collection. Click on the thumbnail image to view a larger version of the picture.

Section 1: General

Furzebrook Works c1960


Furzbrook Works c1968





Section 2: Production - Open Pits

Povington Pit c1955

Working methods in Povington Pit c1960

Pneumatic spades in Povington Pit c1970

Loading the bucket in Povington Pit c1953

Arrival of Hydraulic excavator Povington Pit c1970

 
Section 3. Production - Underground Mines

Headgear of shaft mine c1950

Entrance to Creech Barrow Adit Mine c1956

Main Drive - Creech Barrow Adit Mine - c1956

 

Dorset underground mine in the 1950s

Pike Fayle underground mine in the 1950s

Driving Creech Barrow Main Drive - Early 1950's

4. Applications
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