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Publication:

Hämmer und Schleifkotten im Gelpetal: der Industrie-Geschichtspfad "Historisches Gelpetal" ergänzt durch Erläuterungen und Abbildungen

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    English titleThe industrial history trail "Historical Gelpe Valley" supplemented by explanations and illustrations = Hammer mills and grinding-workshops of the Gelpe valley
    Authors & editors

    Viebahn, Egon [Author]

    Publisher Born-Verlag Wuppertal
    Year of publication 1983
    Languages

    German (main text)

    Medium Book
    Edition1
    ISBN3870930330
    Topics

    Mining & extraction > Iron

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    Scope & contentSummary TranslationA detailed guide to the industrial history trail along the Gelpetal near Wuppertal, an area known for its iron works. The book starts with an introduction to the history of the area and the development of the iron and steel industry there. It goes on to describe the emergence of educational trails, including in the Gelpetal.The sites on the trail are shown on a map, along with generic descriptions of a water-driven hammer and grinding mills, general information about water wheels, hydraulics, charcoal making, smelting, processed steel, work in grinding mills, meadows, hollow ways and residences for workers and owners.It concludes with brief descriptions of named mills in the Gelpe and Saalbach valleys and two reservoirs. The book is illustrated with photos and diagrams.

    Copies held

    Accession no. 22571

    • Shelf location: W114.3_VIE
    • Notes: Summary TranslationA detailed guide to the industrial history trail along the Gelpetal near Wuppertal, an area known for its iron works. The book starts with an introduction to the history of the area and the development of the iron and steel industry there. It goes on to describe the emergence of educational trails, including in the Gelpetal.The sites on the trail are shown on a map, along with generic descriptions of a water-driven hammer and grinding mills, general information about water wheels, hydraulics, charcoal making, smelting, processed steel, work in grinding mills, meadows, hollow ways and residences for workers and owners.It concludes with brief descriptions of named mills in the Gelpe and Saalbach valleys and two reservoirs. The book is illustrated with photos and diagrams.