How open-cast coal mining affected the development of Telford New Town
Language: English Series: CS Monthly : Minerals bulletin ; 1(8) May 1992, 4-6(3)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Assesses the effect that open-cast coal mining had on the development of Telford New Town. Outlines the extent of mining activity, the need for a new town, subsequent decline in mining activity and the legislative changes introduced by the Housing and Planning Act 1986 which have determined the nature of activity since then.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Assesses the effect that open-cast coal mining had on the development of Telford New Town. Outlines the extent of mining activity, the need for a new town, subsequent decline in mining activity and the legislative changes introduced by the Housing and Planning Act 1986 which have determined the nature of activity since then.