Jon at Jonmein@aol.com wrote: I am trying to locate articles/journals/books that provide a general overview of the above area for the 1800-1880 period. I have avidly read books such as Price's "Industrial Saundersfoot" and Edwards' "THe Coal Industry in Pembrokeshire", very useful for putting into context my family's mining history. Any ideas/comments gratefully received. ============= Hi Jon, In addition to Gerry Lewis's excellent suggstions, I can recommend a 28-page booklet called "Old Industries of Pembrokeshire" by Brian S. John - Book no. 2 in the "Face of Wales" series, first published 1975 by Greencroft Books (no ISBN quoted). Greencroft Books is probably the author's own publishing house. In 1975 his address was: Greencroft Park House Lanchester Durham DH7 0QZ Tel: 01207 520412 The booklet is well researched and includes sections on: Quarrying Industries Metal Mines and Metal Working Ship-Building Coal Mining Mills and factories Rural Crafts I suspect the book is out of print, but if you live in the UK, your local public library may be able to find a copy through the Inter-Library Lending Service. Best wishes, John ---------------------------------- John Ball, South Wales, UK E-mail: wfha@clara.co.uk Welsh Family History Archive: http://home.clara.net/wfha/wales/index.htm --- This message is certified virus-free by AVG Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.243 / Virus Database: 118 - Release Date: 30/03/2001