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A look at the history of Old Gang Smelt Mill, with Dr Emma Wells
Gunnerside

A look at the history of Old Gang Smelt Mill, with Dr Emma Wells

Discover the historic Old Gang Smelt Mill in the North Pennines, a remarkably preserved 18th–19th century lead smelting site above Gunnerside Gill, showcasing early wind-powered industrial technology, Viking heritage origins, and the evolution of mining in northern England.

Mar 27, 2026
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150-Year Old Silver Plate Jugs from Yorkshire Found in New Zealand Charity Shop
Acaster Selby

150-Year Old Silver Plate Jugs from Yorkshire Found in New Zealand Charity Shop

John 'Boggy' McDowell QSM discovered a piece of Victorian history at the Queenstown Hospice Shop. See how these 1873 pots travelled from Yorkshire to Queenstown, NZ.

Mar 20, 2026
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