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Book review: Sir George Bruce’s Coal Mines in the Sea – Mining under the sea at Culross 1575-1676
Donald Adamson and Robert Yates, Sir George Bruce’s Coal Mines in the Sea – Mining under the sea at Culross 1575-1676, Carnegie Crucible Books, August 2025 – 9781905472239 (Pbk, 228 pages, 120 illustrations) – Price £20.00 – Available from the publisher’s website £20.00 Book Review by IEEC chair, Steve Grudgings I need to declare an interest from the outset. I have met and corresponded with the authors, watched their presentation on this topic at IEEC3, and visited the area concerned! I also have a considerable interest in and a little knowledge of early coal mining practices and technologies. This 228 page book provides a much more detailed and informed account…
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IEEC3 – Conference complete!
An initial short post to report that the 3rd International Early Engines Conference took place between Friday 22nd and Sunday 24th March 2024. We were delighted to welcome delegates to the fantastic Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, in North Lanarkshire. Home to a wonderful collection of objects, artefacts large and small reflecting the material, technical and social development of industry in Scotland, it is also the custodian of the remarkable Farme Colliery Newcomen winding engine. In addition to the 3 day conference, the organising committee were pleased to arrange a pre- and post- conference tour programme on Thursday 21st and Monday 25th March. We thank all attendees and the…
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IEEC3 Conference Attendees – Joining instructions
As we approach the the Conference at Summerlee later this month, we’re delighted to share Joining instructions with Delegates who have confirmed their bookings. Additional attendees are welcome, and we would encourage all to visit the updated Conference programme page and to share any comments or queries ready for when we all arrive in Scotland. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone! IEEC3 Conference Joining instructions
