200 Years of Mining History in Shetland
Thursday, September 22nd 2016 7:00pm
Big expectations - big disappointments - An introduction to 200 years of mining history in Shetland by Tim Senften.
After several years studying Shetland’s mining history, researcher Tim Senften will present an introductory talk at the Shetland Museum and Archives.
The talk will reflect on primary and secondary archival material, using field-work, should lead to a better understanding of the truths or untruths around Shetland’s mining history. Tim will deal with the mining efforts during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Before coming to Shetland, Mr. Senften researched old mines in the northern Swedish mountains for over 20 years, through an on-going project called “Jokkmokk’s Older Mines”. He recorded over 500 mine-related remnants in the field, and has published research reports about them. Supported by The Swedish Steel Producers’ Association’s Historical Metallurgy Group, he has been a guest speaker on this topic over the years at universities, museums, city councils, The Swedish Carl von Linnaeus Society, and has been consulted by the County Administrative Board of Norrbotten.
Tim is looking forward to presenting this special slice of Shetland’s history. There could very well be new information and a few surprises in store for listeners.
Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Tickets are priced £3.50 and are available from reception or online at www.thelittleboxoffice.com/smaa
Category: Lectures