Maldon Museum and Archives Association

  • Mishap and tragedy in Maldon’s mining past

    Mishap and tragedy in Maldon’s mining past

    If you think things can get a little hairy in today’s working world, spare a thought for the gold miners of yesteryear. ‘Spine tingling’ is the way a new exhibition unearthing mishaps, hardships and tragedies of 19th century gold mining in the Maldon area has been described. Its launch by an enthusiastic band of history…