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During the last 15 years thousands of hours of research has been undertaken into the history of Swannington and the surrounding area. Tangents have taken the researcher to many places throughout the UK. Research is continuing and new information added. The intention is to document this research in several series of books so that it will be available to the public in perpetuity.
Enjoy Heritage UK is working on three books about the Califat Coal Mine, Swannington. The first book will be launched on Saturday 11th July 2026 at the open garden in Griffydam to raise funds for Swannington Heritage Trust www.afewchangesinthegarden.org/open-day.
Califat Coal Mine Swannington - Excavations 1993 - 2026
Califat Coal Mine Swannington - Excavations 1993 - 2026
The first excavation of the Califat coal mine buildings began in 1993 and apart from a seven year interlude it has been going ever since. This book has been written and is being edited down to about 400 pages.
Califat Coal Mine Swannington - Operation 1854-1873
Califat Coal Mine Swannington - Operation 1854-1873
The Califat coal mine was one of five mines with common ownership and management. Incidents at all five mines have been used to piece together how the coal mine operated. This book is still being written and should be ready in late 2026.
Califat Coal Mine Swannington - People
Califat Coal Mine Swannington - People
The miners who worked deep underground, those who died and their families. The owners, engineers and managers. The miners and later residents who lived in the two Califat cottages.
This book may not be ready until 2027.
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