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Notes on information contributed by Mr Senogles, West View, Foxdale, interviewed by Margaret Killip

Date(s): May 1963

Scope & Content: Mr Senogles worked in the Foxdale mines; His people came originally from Cornwall to work in the mines; Work as a striker; Timber from Wales; The Mining Company had their own boats and cargo of lead shipped from Ramsey every fortnight; Lead put in little bags; 4 shafts - good ventilation; One fatality; Large water wheel used to pump the water out of the mines; Mine owners and workers pay.

Language: English

Extent: 1 page

Item name: typescript

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: FLS S/027

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