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Member Since: March 2010 Posts: 316 Send Message	Anne	Report	20 Oct 2010 17:58
	Thanks folks. Sorry for delay in replying.Anne
	Researching: Irving ( Newcastle upon Tyne) Miller ( Norfolk) Parkin ( Co Durham )
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 7,141 Send Message	Easter Bunny	Report	18 Oct 2010 16:45
	http://www.pontvalley.net/cms/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=60 link for Leadgate & District Local history Association web page. I'm sure someone on there will have the info you need.
Member Since: February 2007 Posts: 1,039 Send Message	Robert	Report	18 Oct 2010 16:36
	According to Google, Bradley shops were workshops for the Mines until 1860.
Member Since: March 2010 Posts: 316 Send Message	Anne	Report	18 Oct 2010 14:43
	Can anyone help me find more details re the above. My grandfather was employed at the above in the 1950's and I thought it belonged to Consett Iron Company but it appears not. Has anyone any ideas where I might find more infoi. Thanks
	Researching: Irving ( Newcastle upon Tyne) Miller ( Norfolk) Parkin ( Co Durham )