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@derbyshiredro.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 10:15 AM

Lead has been mined in Derbyshire since the Romans were here. Our #ArchiveOfTheWeek, this diary from John Naylor, provides a surprisingly readable glimpse of the life of an 18th century lead miner near Bakewell.

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Photograph of John Naylor's diary for 19 Apr to 21 May 1790. The 18th century handwriting is quite familiar to the modern eye. Entries include 19 April: Margaret has Been 3 1/2 shifts this week over work; 28 April: walling for Richard Skidmore at Bleakmore at New mine; 30 April Measurd 24 Load 4 dish Eleven Lots 4 Fyths - 1 mear dish; 13 May: Ascension day No mining; 18 May: at mine by ourselves knocking
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