Mines of the Gwydyr Forest

Mines of the Gwydyr Forest: Mining Ventures in the Heart of North Wales (Second Edition) This book was published as a series some 30 years ago. - Reviews for that series included: For Parts 1 and 2 that covered the Llanrwst and Hafna mines, respectively, a reviewer for the Denbighshire Historical Society stated that, 'All in all, two beautiful books, attractively planned and laid out. A must for all industrial archaeologists, local historians and conservationists, who will be surprised to discover what lies beneath the blanket of conifers that obliterates so much of the standing history of the Conway valley.' Another reviewer of Part 5 for the Association for Industrial Archeology (AIA) (Review XVII, 1, Autumn 1994 p.98) complimented that, '.... this is an excellent, detailed study of both the history and field archeology of an important group of mines.' When the final book in the series was published in 1997 the series was considered in its entirety by the AIA (Review v.XIX, 1997 p.102)'The whole series of Gwydyr Mines Publications has helped to explain the archaeological remains of industry buried within the largely coniferous woodland of the Gwydyr Forest. It is a popular tourist area, and the two authors give guidance on access to the site remains as well as explanations of them. This reviewer is delighted that they have achieved their initial goal so successfully, and the whole series is highly recommended.' A review by the Shropshire Caving and Mining Club (Quarterly Journal, October 1997) the same year 'A most useful addition to the literature on Welsh mines - thanks John and Rob for all the work done in producing this series.'