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	A Pictorial Tour of the Coniston Copper Mines David Bridge £12.00 300 pages of stunning pictures and clear text depicting the history of the Coniston Copper Mines from earliest times, and providing on CD-Rom a visual record of this industrial archaeological site of national importance. Published by : Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society Published date : 2000 Format : CD-Rom. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Along the River Kent Catherine Rothwell £12.99 The River Kent is born at the head of Kentmere, a wide glacial valley in Cumbria. Flowing through Kentmere, Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Sedgwick and out into Morecambe Bay, the river takes a varied course - passing through rural landscapes and once-industrial regions. Published by : Sutton Publishing Published date : 2005 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Ancient Frontiers £8.00 This book is about the rocks and landscape of the countryside around Hadrian's Wall. It includes a description of the dramatic scenery in the southern part of the Northumberland National Park. It explores beneath the surface to understand a little of why the countryside looks as it does, what makes it so distinctive and how it has developed over millions of years. Published by : British Geological Survey Published date : 2006 Format : Large Papaerback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Carrock and The Mines of Skiddaw and Blencathra Ian Tyler £17.99 This new book is written in Ian Tyler's usual informative and interesting way, and imparts a wealth of information about the many mines and trials in these areas which were so prolific in mineral veins. Published by : Blue Rock Publications Published date : 2003 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Coniston Copper Mines: A Field Guide Eric G. Holland £6.99 This is a field guide to the relics of copper mining in the fells above Coniston, at Tilberthwaite, Greenburn, and at Seathwaite Tarn above the Duddon Valley. Published by : Cicerone Published date : 2000 Format : Small paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Cumbria: The Lake District and Its Counties John Wyatt £50.00 This monumental work, completed by some 200 magnificent illustrations mainly in full colour, covers every aspect of Cumbria. Whether it be the history, the people, the architecture, the topography, the arts or the tourist attractions, all is expertly and lovingly described. Based upon a deep knowledge of almost every valley and fell the book comprehensively embraces all that is noteworthy from Morecambe Bay in the south to Solway Firth and the Scottish border in the north, and from the Irish Sea coast in the west to the Pennines in the east. Published by : Robert Hale Limited Published date : 2004 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Cumbrian Mining Ian Tyler £25.00 A comprehensive study of all aspects of mining in Cumbria, including slate, stone and gypsum, gunpowder mills and coal, and with a glossary of mining terms. Published by : Blue Rock Publications Published date : 2001 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	England's Landscape: The North West Angus Winchester £35.00 The most detailed description of why the landscape of the North West now looks the way it does. Covering the geology, archaeology and history of the area and building a complete picture of how these have produced the countryside we see today. Published by : English Heritage Published date : 2006 Format : Small Hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Exploring Lakeland Rocks & Landscape Cumberland Geological Society £9.50 This book is an attempt to answer the questions of those who want to know more about the fantastic rocks and landscapes of Cumbria. Published by : Cumberland Geological Society Published date : 2008 Format : 150mm x 205mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Exploring Solway History Philip Nixon & Hugh Dias £16.99 Exploring Solway Firth History is a celebration of an area of outstanding natural beauty, blending contemporary photography with historical fact. Published by : Breedon Books Published date : October 2007 Format : 195mm x 276mm hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Force Crag: The History of a Lakeland Mine Ian Tyler £12.99 The author traces the changing fortunes of a small mine in an ever changing industry, from the early Elizabethan period up to the mechanisation of the 20th century. This is the story of tough, hungry men, of their courage, determination and ingenuity. Published by : Blue Rock Publications Published date : 2001 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Geology Explained in the Lake district Robert Prosser £12.95 An easy-to-follow guide to the geology of this outstanding landscape region. Published by : Fineleaf Editions Published date : July 2006 Format : 120mm x 180mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Geology of Hadrian's Wall G.A.L. Johnson £15.00 Today, Hadrians Wall is one of the most celebrated Roman linear monuments and it has been designated a World Heritage site. The geology of this region divides naturally into three sections from east to west. This is a comprehensive look at each section, Published by : Geologists Association Published date : 1997 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Geology of the Keswick district D.G. Woodhall £18.00 A booklet and map pack. The booklet provides a summary of the geology of the district covered by the geological 1:50 000 Series Sheet 29 Keswick. The district lies within the northern part of the Lake District National Park. Published by : British Geological Survey Published date : 2000 Format : Paperback with folded map. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Goldscope and the Mines of Derwent Fells Ian Tyler £18.99 In Ian Tyler's tenth book of the Lake District Mining Series, he takes us back to the 16th century and the birth of mining in this country. Published by : Blue Rock Publications Published date : 2005 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Gypsum in Cumbria Ian Tyler £16.99 A comprehensive history of gypsum and anhydrite mining in Cumbria, describing an industry which still thrives around the world but began modestly here in Cumbria. Published by : Blue Rock Publications Published date : 2000 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Introduction to the Geology of Alston Moor Russell Bulman £9.50 This book aims to give a brief insight into the origin of the rocks and mineral deposits of Alston Moor. The text has been aimed as an elementary guide to the geology of the area and it offers fundamental explanations of the way in which the various Published by : North Pennines Heritage Trust Published date : 2004 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Jonathan Otley - Man of Lakeland Thomas Fletcher Smith £10.00 Jonathan Otley was a self-taught geologist, minerologist, meteorologist, botanist, topographer, cartographer, and watch-maker. Published by : Bookcase Published date : August 2007 Format : 148mm x 210mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Regional Geochemistry: The Lake District £50.00 Published by : British Geological Survey Published date : 1993 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Please allow 10 days for delivery

	Slate From Coniston Alastair Cameron £13.99 Second impression. A history of the Coniston slate industry, although the author makes no apologies for the fact that he occasionally strays from the topic of 'slate' to one of the village in general. The history of the industry is inseparable from the history of the village. The culture and personality of the village is as unique as the volcanic slate extracted from its hills. Published by : Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society Published date : 2005 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Slate From Honister Alastair Cameron £7.95 The author explains in a very readable and informative way the history of the Lakeland slate industry. Published by : Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society Published date : 1998 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Bowder Stone - A history Liz Hodgson £4.00 The Bowder Stone is really a legend in time which gives this huge lump of rock an added interest. It is no longer just a stone that has fallen from above. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : August 2007 Format : 146mm x 210mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The History of Lead Mining in the North East of England Les Turnbull £8.99 This is an invaluable introduction to lead mining and smelting with fascinating period photographs. It also has two suggested tours of the region. Published by : Ergo Press Published date : 2006 Format : small paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Ice Age in the Lake District Alan Smith £3.99 This new large booklet illustrates in simple terms what Ice Age conditions were like in the Lake District. Published by : Rigg Side Published date : April 2008 Format : 148mm x 210mm paperback (stitched) Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Lake District:: Geologists' Association Guide No.2 Frank Moseley £17.00 This book looks at the Geology of the Lake District in great detail, with many experts contributing their findings. It looks at areas such as the 'Borrowdale Volcano' and Coniston Limestone Formation. Published by : Geologists' Association Published date : 1997 Format : Small Paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity: