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The report on the talk ‘Medieval Lead Mining in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale’, given by Alan Mills in July, has now been added to the website. See July talks.

The report on the Creswell Crags visit in July has now been added. See Visit reports here.

The report on the talk ‘The British Upper Palaeolithic with particular reference to Creswell Crags’, given by Professor Paul Pettitt in June, has now been added to the website.See June talks.

Friday 29th August – Middleton Tyas Copper Mines Member Jane Harrison will lead a short walk (3.5km) around Middleton Tyas to look at what remains of the 18th century copper mines. It will be easy walking on roads and pavements … Continue reading →

Our talk this evening, Tuesday 10th June, 7:30pm, is by Professor Paul Pettitt of Durham University on The British Upper Palaeolithic (with special reference to Creswell Crags). It is ZOOM only; if any member has not received the Zoom link then … Continue reading →

The walk planned for Saturday 7th June 2025 to look at aspects of historic lead mining on Grinton Moor has been postponed due to adverse weather forecasts. It will now take place on Saturday 19th July 2025; see the Events … Continue reading →

A Christmas social for SWAAG members at Marrick Priory is planned for Thursday 11th December. More details on the diary page.

It has just been announced that the talk to be given by SWAAG trustee Alan Mills at the group’s meeting on Tuesday 8 July will be on the subject of Medieval lead mining in Swaledale. More information about SWAAG events … Continue reading →

Just added to the SWAAG website are reports on our latest events concerning the search for King Arthur (April Talks) and a rare exploration within an army firing range (April Walks). See also the SWAAG diary (Diary – Talks/Walks 2025) … Continue reading →

Just added to the SWAAG website is an illustrated report on a fascinating talk given this month by SWAAG member Jane Harrison about her recent research into the historic copper mines of Richmondshire. You can see it here: Talks 2025.