Welcome to the NAMHO website
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The National Association
of Mining History Organisations
We were formed in 1979 to act as the national body for mining history in the United Kingdom. There are now over 70 member organisations, including societies, museums, firms, etc. and membership now extends to Ireland. On this site, you will find out more about NAMHO, its aims, its members and its contribution to the mining heritage.
Active mine explorers will also find guidance on managing archaeological finds underground as well as how to lead groups of novices and experienced explorers.
Armchair miners are also catered for with an extensive bibliography.
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NAMHO CONFERENCE 2025 - NORTH WALES
The 2025 Conference is now being planned and talks and trips are being sought from cavers and miners interested in the area. The Conference venue is in the Conwy Valley so is close to some metal mines and not too far from slate mines/quarries as well. Organisation of the conference is in the hands of the NAMHO officers with help from the Hidden ...
NAMHO CONFERENCE 2024 - CORNWALL
Oct 18, 2024, 13:59
The 2024 Conference has passed now. Over 100 delegates and a number of speakers and trip guides took part. There will be no report this year but abstracts from some of the talks will be available on this website. The organisation of the Conference was on the shoulders of NAMHO officers with help from Cornish residents and some of the BCRA Hidden ...