He studied the archaeological and geological evidence in the field, colouring and annotating Ordnance Survey maps to illustrate his findings, and also producing plans and site drawings. The J.B. Priestley Library holds these maps, which form a remarkable resource for archaeologists and others researching the Yorkshire landscape, its use and its history. Dr Raistrick took a particular interest in the history of mining, producing publications on, for example, coal and lead mining. The Library has his collection of books on the history of mining and metallurgy. It is hoped to make the Raistrick Collection available via the Library catalogue as soon as possible.
Card indexes exist for the collections of books.
Further material on industrial archaeology, history of technology and mining The Mining History Network . The Newcomen Society . Learned society devoted to the history of engineering and technology. Web site is currently under construction, but should eventually include details on publications, events, their archives and useful links. Further material on Quaker history The Commonweal Collection .