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Ball Clay Mining was a key employer for the residents of the Corfe to Wareham area of Purbeck. Even today almost all of the residents of that area know of someone who was involved in the industry. In the Isle of Purbeck to be known as "a man of clay" is to hold a title of distinction. There are strong traditions of loyalty; young men follow their fathers into the clay industry and to find three generations of the same family at work together was by no means rare. There must be many memories out there of the mining of Ball Clay in Purbeck. We would like to publish those memories on this page for the benefit and education of others. If you have a memory that you would like to share with us please send us an e-mail We would also like to hear of amusing incidents or astonishing facts. With the darkness underground being broken only by the workers helmet lamps, many a practical joke was played. So let us hear them. If you have any photographs of clay employees at work we would like to publish them on the website. The Museum is also collecting photographs of anything to do with the clay industry in Purbeck. Please contact us if you have either.
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