Heritage Walk
Matlock Revisited |
Tuesday 17th August 2010 |
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| Description:
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Another walk around the town of Matlock, taking a look at Old Matlock, including Phoebe Bown's grave, the
old Wheatsheaf Inn and the old School House, Then we shall look at Matlock town itself, the site of the old pinfold, how
Causeway Lane was developed, Steep Turnpike, Firs Parade, Hall Leys Park, Batemans Park, Matlock Bridge and finally the
development of Dale Road.
Optional Buffet afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
The Duke of Wellington (public house) Wellington Street, Matlock.
** NOT AT THE BOAT HOUSE IN MATLOCK AS ADVERTISED IN NEWSLETTER!!! ** |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Underground Meet
Lay By Pot, Stoney Middleton |
Wednesday 11th August 2010 |
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| Description:
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An intermediate SRT through trip. Although mostly natural cave, we'll be going in search of where the miners have left their
mark. A 14m abseil, a low damp crawl or two and a slightly tight and acrobatic exit climb are included to add to the fun! For further details
and booking info contact Martin Long - contact details in newsletter.
NOW FULLY BOOKED, SORRY!
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
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Heritage Walk
Cromford Village |
Tuesday 3rd August 2010 |
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| Description:
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This trip around the village of Cromford will be looking at the site of the former lead smelter, Arkwright's Mill, the sites of
former shops and pubs in the village and the outfall of Cromford Sough.
Optional food and drink at the Greyhound Hotel, Cromford, afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Cromford Canal Wharf Car Park |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Heritage Walk
Matlock Area |
Tuesday 20th July 2010 |
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| Description:
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A walk around Old Matlock, looking at the old trades & pubs along the way. A chance to see the site of Toplis & Taylor,
the alias with which ground zero was set up during the second world war. Also a walk down Bank Road the site of the former tramway which took
passengers from Crown Square to Smedley Street. There will be a stop in Hall Leys Park to have a look at the tram shelter which once stood in
Crown Square.
Optional Buffet at the Boat House, Matlock, afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Boat House, Matlock. Additional parking is available at the Artist's Corner car park nearby. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Underground Meet
Spinney Level, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 14th July 2010 |
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| Description:
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An easy/moderate grade trip, which involves wading through waist-deep water. Plenty of flowstone, formations
and the odd miner's inscription to be seen.
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
TBA - booking essential (only 8 places available). See newsletter for booking details. |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Society Meet
Harborough Rocks, Near Brassington |
Tuesday 6th July 2010 |
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| Description:
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An opportunity to practice your rock climbing or scrambling techniques, or just come and watch! A fun, sociable evening.
Bring helmet & lamp for visiting the adjacent large, but small, Harborough Rocks Cave. Please note, this is not a Society Training Meet.
An alternative local mine trip, will be arranged if the weather is diabolical, so please bring usual underground gear as well.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
Parking area adjacent to the works off Manystones Lane. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Mining Heritage Walk
The Portaway Mine, Winster |
Tuesday 22nd June 2010 |
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| Description:
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A chance to take a walk looking at the famous Portaway Mine. Starting from the Miners' Standard at Winster we will look
at the Portaway Vein starting with the Little England Shaft and finishing with the Fire Engine Shaft. Other sites will be visited, including
the Lick Penny Mine, Buck Dale Mine and Wills Founder Mine.
Optional buffet at the Miners' Standard, Winster, afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Miners' Standard, Bank Top, Winster |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Mining Heritage Walk
Ecton Hill |
Sunday 20th June 2010 |
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| Description:
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This day-long walk is an opportunity to visit many of the varied surface mining features on Ecton Hill, including
those by the river and others high on the ridgetop. These include mine entrances to levels and shafts, dressing floors, gin circles,
a bouse team, leats, the powder house and other mine buildings, and last but not least the Boulton and Watt engine house.
The walk includes an ascent (slowly, with rests) of the very steep and high hillside and needs a reasonable level of fitness. Bring
sandwiches and usual hot/wet/cold walking equipment.
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| Leader: |
John Barnatt
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| Meet: |
Roadside parking next the old creamery site on the west side of the hill, just above the entrance to Deep Ecton Mine and the River Manifold (SK 0965 5815). All welcome. |
| Time: |
10:00am |
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Mining Heritage Walk
Fritchley |
Tuesday 8th June 2010 |
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| Description:
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A walk to the once important mining and quarrying area of Crich along public footpaths
following the route of the sough from the tail at Fritchley.
All welcome, booking NOT required.
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
Fritchley, near the Red Lion Public House (SK 358 529). Fritchley is about 1.5km
from the A6 at Ambergate and 1.5km south of Crich. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Underground Meet
Owlet Hole Mine, Matlock Bath |
Wednesday 2nd June 2010 |
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| Description:
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A small but interesting mine accessed by two fixed ladders. Helmet mounted lamp essential and wellies, boiler suit
and gloves recommended. Explorers with ladder and lifeline experience only.
For more details, and bookings onto this trip, contact Martin long, details in newsletter.
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
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Guided Walk
Belper Town |
Tuesday 25th May 2010 |
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| Description:
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A chance to take a walk around this once industrious town looking at the trades and industries
of yesteryear, including the site of Strutt's North Mill. Optional food and drink will be available afterwards
at the Riflemans Arms, Bridge Street, Belper.
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| Leaders: |
Members of the Belper Local History Group
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| Meet: |
North Mill car park, Belper |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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Mine Heritage Walk
Hubberdale Mine & Whale Sough, Flagg |
Sunday 23rd May 2010 |
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| Description:
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Due to snow preventing most people getting to the meeting point on January 3rd, this walk is being run again.
It will follow the course of Whale Sough from its tail in Deep Dale, over Whale Pasture to the various shafts and sites on the
veins of the Hubberdale Mine and will last 3 to 4 hrs. Please note that the walk involves a steep climb up the side of Deep
Dale. Guests and non members welcome.
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| Leader: |
Adam Russell
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| Meet: |
Hard Rake lay by, between Flagg and Sheldon (SK 157 685) |
| Time: |
10:30am |
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Evening Underground Meet
Goodluck Mine, Via Gellia |
Tuesday 11th May 2010 |
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| Description:
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Members of the mine preservation team will be on hand to guide the party through the mine workings, giving an opportunity to see both the superb herring bone stempling and the work the group has undertaken. There will also be a tour of the surface remains.
Optional food and drink afterwards at the Kings Head, Bonsall.
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| Leader: |
GLMPC Members
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| Meet: |
TBA - booking essential (only 10 places available). See newsletter for booking details. |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Heritage Walk
Bonsall |
Tuesday 27th April 2010 |
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| Description:
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Take a trip back in time by taking a walk around the village of Bonsall. We will look at the trades and industries of yesteryear, including the frame work knitters shops in the dale and by the market cross.
Optional food and drink at the Kings Head, Bonsall, afterwards.
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| Leaders: |
Tony Wood & Peter Greaves
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| Meet: |
Bonsall Lorry Park. (From the A5012 turn uphill at the Pig of Lead guest house, continue uphill, then at the top of the Clatterway, just after a house called the Cascades, turn right into the lorry park.) |
| Time: |
7pm |
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Heritage Walk
Cromford to Matlock Bath and back |
Tuesday 13th April 2010 |
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| Description:
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A chance to walk from Cromford to Matlock Bath, viewing sites on the way including Masson Mill, the site of the former Glenorchy Chapel and a former public house. These latter two buildings were demolished in the 1960s as part of the A6 road widening scheme.
Optional food and drink at The Greyhound, Cromford, afterwards. Guests and non-members welcome - donation to Society funds appreciated.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Cromford Meadows car park |
| Time: |
7pm |
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Weekend Trip
Lake District Mines |
Saturday 20th & Sunday 22nd March 2010 |
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| Description:
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A joint "away" weekend with Masson Caving Group, hosted by CATMHS (Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society).
Possibilities for underground trips include Goldscope Mine, Borrowdale Graphite Mine and Wythburn Mine.
Accommodation will be in or around Keswick.
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| Contact : |
Paul Chandler for further details (also see trip descriptions in latest newsletter) |
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Evening Talk
Chalk Mining - An Abandoned Legacy by Peter Clook |
Wednesday 10th March 2010 |
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| Description:
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In the mid 1960s a residential development in Suffolk suffered a series of catastrophic collapses arising from underground chalk mining that resulted in the abandonment of the development. This illustrated presentation by Peter Clook, a Chartered Mining Engineer, describes the work carried out to determine the extent of the workings and their condition.
Duration: Approximately one hour.
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| Presenter: |
Peter Clook
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Film Evening
Caving/Mining Films by Mat & Niki Adlam-Stiles |
Tuesday 2nd March 2010 |
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| Description:
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"Shorts in Winter" - an opportunity to take an armchair tour of some underground sites, both in the Peak District and
further afield.
The evening will comprise a series of short films about caves and mines including: Cromford Sough;
the Giant's Hole Round Trip at Castleton; Lost John's Cave, Gavel Pot and Short Drop Cave in the Yorkshire Dales; and a combined caving/canyoning trip in the spectacular Grande Ravine on
the French island of La Réunion.
Note this is a Tuesday (NOT Wednesday) evening event and is being held at the Miner's Standard in Winster so you can
enjoy a drink or two whilst watching the films. There will be a break half way through the evening and an optional
buffet (chips and sandwiches) will be available during this time for a nominal fee.
Guests and non-members welcome, donation to Society funds appreciated.
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| Presenters: |
Mat & Niki Adlam-Stiles
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| Venue: |
The Miner's Standard, Bank Top, Winster DE4 2DR |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Film Evening
Caving/Mining Films by David Webb |
Wednesday 17th February 2010 |
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| Description:
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Programme: Exploration and Discovery
This is the third of three film evenings for the winter season that will be presented by Dave Webb. The film programme will last approximately 1½ hours and there will be a refreshment break.
"To Titan from the Top" - the dramatic human story of the epic privately-funded dig to connect the top of the mighty Titan shaft to the surface nearly 50 metres above.
"Bagshawe Resurgence A Source of Potential" cave divers undertake to clear a flooded underwater passage in an attempt to discover new cave.
Guests / non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Presenter: |
David Webb
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Film Evening
Caving/Mining Films by David Webb |
Wednesday 3rd February 2010 |
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| Description:
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Programme: Ecton Hill Copper Mines
This is the second of three film evenings for the winter season that will be presented by David Webb.
The film programme will last approximately 1½ hours and there will be a refreshment break.
"The Hollow Hill " - a detailed look at the mines on Ecton Hill with John Barnatt. Includes East Ecton, Waterbank, Dutchman Level, Clayton, Salts Level and Deep Ecton.
"Water In Water Out" - an early film of Deep Ecton guided by mine owner Geoff Cox.
"Stone Quarry Mine" a copper mine with a legacy stretching back to the Bronze Age.
"Darfar Ridge Cave" a conservation project in the Manifold Valley.
Guests / non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Presenter: |
David Webb
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Film Evening
Caving/Mining Films by David Webb |
Wednesday 20th January 2010 |
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| Description:
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Programme: The Highs and Lows of Caving.
This is the first of three film evenings for the winter season that will be presented by Dave Webb, whose underground films are known and enjoyed by many.
If you have not seen any of Dave's films, you should definitely put these dates in your diary. The film programme will last approximately 1½ hours and there will be a refreshment break.
"Fight for Life the Neil Moss Story" - a well researched account of the desperate struggle in 1959 to save Neil Moss from a deep narrow shaft in Peak Cavern.
"Sun, Sea and Stals" - Caving in Majorca.
Guests / non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Presenter: |
David Webb
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Underground Meet
Holme Bank Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Wednesday 13th January 2010 |
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| Description:
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This is an easy, dry trip in a disused chert mine. Mostly large walking size passages, some stooping sections and a couple of easy scrambles.
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
See latest newsletter |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Mining Heritage Walk
The Lead Mills Of Linacre |
Sunday 10th January 2010 |
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| Description:
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A short walk of approximately two hours round the sites of two 16th century water powered lead mills and associated furnaces in the Linacre Valley, Northwest of Chesterfield.
Guests and non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Leader: |
Ron Tune
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| Meet: |
Lower Linacre Reservoir car park, by the totem pole off the B6050 Cutthorpe to Baslow Road |
| Time: |
10:30am |
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Mining Heritage Walk
Hubberdale Mine and Whale Sough, Flagg |
Sunday 3rd January 2010 |
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| Description:
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This three hour walk will follow the course of Whale Sough from its tail, over Whale pasture to the various shafts and sites on the veins of the Hubberdale Mine area. Stout footwear and waterproofs are advisable.
Guests and non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Leader: |
Adam Russell
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| Meet: |
Hard Rake laybay (SK157 685) |
| Time: |
10:30am |
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Heritage Walk
Lumsdale Mills, Tansley |
Sunday 20th December 2009 |
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| Description:
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NOTE: THERE WILL BE A SMALL CHARGE OF £3.00 PER PERSON FOR THIS WALK.
Our guest leader will take us around the features of Lumsdale Mills and explain their history.
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| Leader: |
Guest Leader
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| Meet: |
See newsletter |
| Time: |
See newsletter |
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Slide Evening
A Miscellany of Films on Mining and Caving |
Wednesday 9th December 2009 |
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| Description:
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An eclectic mix of film clips, featuring Cave & Mine Rescues, Show Caves, Caving as an activity, Bats, Cartoons, Society members on television, plus many more mining and caving topics. Also, a rare showing of an early film, featuring a Steeplejack in action!
Aproximately two hours with a refreshment interval.
Guests and non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Mining Heritage Walk
Cromford |
Sunday 6th December 2009 |
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| Description:
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This walk comes in two parts: Firstly, we will look at the lower end of the village to see how Sir Richard Arkwright developed it; the second part will take us through Rose End Meadows, round the edge of Dene Quarry to the Dove Gang Mines, then onto Cromford Moor Mine. From here we will walk down the hillside back to Cromford. Optional food and drink at the Bell Inn, Cromford, on the way.
Guests and non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Cromford Meadows car park (below the canal wharf) |
| Time: |
10:30am |
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Slide Evening
Exclusive and Secret Derbyshire Caves & Mines |
Wednesday 25th November 2009 |
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| Description:
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An opportunity to view some Derbyshire Caves and Mines where access is restricted or difficult, or dependent on weather conditions.
Aproximately two hours with a refreshment interval.
Guests and non-members welcome - donation appreciated.
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| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7pm for 7.15pm start |
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Underground Meet
Speedwell Cavern, Castleton |
Sunday 22nd November 2009 |
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| Description:
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This trip is already fully booked, but check the PDMHS website in case this changes.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
TBA |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Film Evening
Peak District Underground |
Wednesday 11th November 2009 |
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| Description:
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Programme: Speedwell Cavern, Giants Hole and Sidetrack Cave, all in the Castleton area.. The films to be shown are all produced by
IntroAct (Ralph Johnson). A list of IntroAct films on sale will be available on the evening.
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| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
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Underground Meet
Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Sunday 8th November 2009 |
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| Description:
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Two trips on offer today, a photographic trip and an exploration trip. Both trips are graded easy, although exploration trip will
involve a short crawl. Access into mine involves a 15ft fixed ladder climb, so belt or helmet mounted light essential. Duration of
both trips around 4 hrs, so bring packed lunch & drink. Eight places only are available, due to sensitive location.
To reserve your place(s) or for further details contact Paul Chandler.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
TBA |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Evening Underground Meet
Great Masson Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 27th October 2009 |
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| Description:
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Another Society visit to this ever popular, extensive, part natural part mined complex. If you have not been before, you are in for a
treat. In brief, there are large and impressive natural caverns, it is full of interest with very early woodpecker pick work, hand
picked coffin levels and relatively modern mining artefacts, and it is interesting from both the geological and mineralization
perspectives. Well worth bringing a camera.
NOTE: Limited places available on this trip - please contact Tony Wood via the usual channels to book a place.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
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Daytime Event
Barmote Event 2009 |
Wednesday 21st October 2009 |
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| Description:
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This years Barmote event will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2009 at the Mining Museum at Matlock Bath.
The event will begin at 11.00am prompt. This year's guest speakers will be Andy Pollock doing part two of his talk on
the Cromford & High Peak Railway, and Dr. Lynn Willies who will give a talk on the Pleasley Pit.
Food and drink will be provided. As usual the new members will receive their own invites, usual suspects will need to
phone or call in at the museum just to give an idea of numbers for food. There will be a chance for new members to take
a tour of the mining museum and Temple Mine as well.
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| Event organiser: |
Tony Wood
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Evening Underground Meet
Goodluck Mine, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 14th October 2009 |
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| Description:
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More difficult passages off the Show Mine will be explored. The trip will involve climbing fixed ladders, free-climbs, a traverse
over a stope (using an in-situ rail), etc. and is restricted to experienced mine or cave explorers only.
Please contact Paul Chandler for booking details - restricted party size.
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| Leader: |
GLMPC Member
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| Meet: |
TBA |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Weekend Mine Trip
Mendips and Cotswolds Mines |
Saturday/Sunday 10th/11th October 2009 |
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| Programme: |
Saturday - Box Freestone Quarries (Stone mines) also Shatter Cave and Withyhill Cave.
Sunday - Whittington Freestone Quarries (Stone mines), Cheltenham. Refer to January 2009 Newsletter for full details of the trips on offer.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
See newsletter for booking details. |
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Evening Underground Meet
Goodluck Mine, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 30th September 2009 |
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| Description:
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Easy passages off the Show Mine will be explored, for more general details see details of previous Good Luck Mine trips.
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| Leader: |
GLMPC Member
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| Meet: |
TBA |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Evening Underground Meet
Rookery Black Marble Mine, Ashford |
Tuesday 29th September 2009 |
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| Description: |
Easy grade, dry trip with mostly large, walking size passages and an optional easy squeeze. An ideal novice trip.
Party size limited to 15. For booking and meeting details please contact Paul Chandler.
Optional drinks afterwards in the Bulls Head, Ashford.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
TBA |
| Time: |
TBA |
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Mining Heritage Walk
Clay Mining in the Holymoorside area of Chesterfield |
Saturday 26th September 2009 |
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| Description: |
This short walk will concentrate on Cathole Fireclay Mine, which worked the fireclay or seat earth below the Belper Lawn Coal under the
fields adjacent to Cathole Farm (SK 325 680). Bring usual walking gear. Party size not limited.
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| Leaders: |
Ray Marsh and Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
Outside the Bulls Head pub, Holymoorside village (NGR SK 339 693) |
| Time: |
1:30pm |
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| Evening Underground Meet - Arrock Black Marble Mine, Ashford |
Wednesday 16th September 2009 |
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| Description: |
Easy to moderate grade trip, arranged by kind permission of Chatsworth Estates. There is a low crawl near the entrance,
which is not suitable for persons of large build, otherwise the dry passages are of walking height.
Optionally meet afterwards in the Bulls Head, Ashford.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
Parking area across the road from Ashford Church. |
| Time: |
7.30pm |
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| Heritage Open Day 2009 - Magpie Mine |
Saturday 12th September 2009 |
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| Description: |
The Society is again taking part in the nationwide Heritage Day event that is held each September.
Magpie Mine will be open on the afternoon of Saturday 12th September 2009 during the Heritage weekend and members of the the
public are invited to attend.
The mine has a fantastic history stretching back to the 1600s. The mine will be open to visitors between 12.00 and 17.00.
Surface tours will take place every hour or as needs require. There will be refreshments on offer and a souvenir stall.
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| Time: |
12:00 noon until 5:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - The Portaway Mine, Winster |
Tuesday 8th September 2009 |
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| Description: |
A short walk taking a look at the famous Portaway Mine. Starting from the Miners Standard at Winster we will look at
the Portaway Vein, starting with the Little England Shaft and finishing with the Fire Engine Shaft, plus we will visit other sites.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Miners Standard, Winster.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Miners Standard, Winster |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Evening Underground Meets - Choice of Good Luck Mine or Brightgate Cave |
Wednesday 2nd September 2009 |
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| Description: |
Goodluck Mine - Leader: Paul Chandler (GLMPC)
This is the first of three Society evening visits, courtesy of the Goodluck Mine Preservation Club (GLMPC), to Goodluck Mine,
a show mine also registered as a working mine. It is an easy grade trip, but there is short, quite steep walk up to the mine.
Brightgate Cave - Leader: Martin Long
A moderate grade dry trip. Helmet & cap lamp essential, oversuit or boiler suit, and kneepads advised! Entrance series involves two
tight squeezes and is NOT suitable for persons of a large build. The cave is natural, however, lead miners have entered and left smoked
inscriptions on the roof where the cave enlarges.
Booking and meeting details of both trips please contact Paul Chandler. Optional drinks after both trips in the Kings Head, Bonsall.
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| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler & Martin Long
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| Meet: |
TBA |
| Time: |
TBA |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Magpie Mine, Sheldon |
Tuesday 25th August 2009 |
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| Description: |
As usual the summer events programme is brought to an end by having a walk around the fantastic Magpie Mine, it gives
a chance for new members to visit the site and learn its history.
Optional food and drink afterwards at the Cock and Pullet, Sheldon.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Cock and Pullet, Sheldon |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Evening Underground Meet - Godfrey Hole Cave, Wirksworth |
Wednesday 19th August 2009 |
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| Description: |
Easy grade, oversuit or boiler suit, evening trip. A number of fixed ladders give access to the cave system and a
lower passage of walking or stooping height. A short side passage near the entrance will also be explored. This cave was formerly
excavated over many years, the diggers even installed (now defunct) electric lighting and a sound system! As the location is sensitive,
with access to the cave through a garden, the party size must restricted to six plus the leader, preference will be given to Society
members who have not visited this cave before.
Optional drinks afterwards in the Rising Sun, Middleton-by-Wirksworth.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
TBA, contact Paul Chandler for booking details |
| Time: |
TBA |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Cromford Village |
Tuesday 11th August 2009 |
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| Description: |
NOTE: CHANGE TO ADVERTISED DETAILS
A trip around the village of Cromford looking at the site of the former lead smelter, Arkwright's Mill, the sites of
former shops and pubs in the village and the outfall of Cromford Sough.
Optional food and drink at the Greyhound Hotel afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Cromford Canal Wharf car park |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Heritage Walk - Lumsdale Mills, Tansley |
Tuesday 28th July 2009 |
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| Description: |
NOTE: THERE WILL BE A SMALL CHARGE OF £3.00 PER PERSON FOR THIS WALK.
Our guest leader will lead the trip around the sites of the former Lumsdale Mills at Tansley, visiting the sites of the former bone
mill and bleach works to name just a few.
Optional food and drink at the Greyhound Hotel, Cromford, afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Guest leader
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| Meet: |
NOTE: CHANGE TO ADVERTISED MEETING PLACE
Upper Highfields school car park, Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA
(NOT Lower School as advertised in Newsletter) |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Heritage Walk - Bonsall Village and its History |
Tuesday 14th July 2009 |
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| Description: |
Join us on a fascinating trip back in time by taking a walk around the beautiful Village of Bonsall.
See the sites of former shops, frame work knitting shops and pubs.
Optional food and drink at the Kings Head Bonsall afterwards.
|
| Leader: |
Guest leader
|
| Meet: |
Park Bottom in Bonsall Village |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Crich Area |
Tuesday 30th June 2009 |
|
| Description: |
Making a long awaited revisit to this interesting mining field. Taking a look at the sites of Jingler, Wakebridge,
Smiths Adit, Glory and Old End Mines, and looking at the course of Ridgeway and Fritchley soughs. If time permits a visit to the
Wakebridge mining display will be made along the way.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Cliff Inn, Crich.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Cliff Inn, Crich |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| NAMHO 2009 - Matlock, Derbyshire |
Friday 19thto Monday 22nd June 2009 |
|
| Description: |
The 2009 National Association of Mining History Organisations Conference is to be held at County Hall, Matlock on 19, 20, 21 and 22nd June 2009.
The theme of the conference is "Archaeological Landscapes". Registration is available at the Peak District Mining Museum in Matlock Bath throughout Friday
until 5 pm and then at County Hall Matlock. There is a reception on the Friday evening at County Hall
which will include welcoming speeches from the NAMHO chair and the PDHMS chair. Dr Jim Rieuwerts will
talk about the early days of the Society as he is one of the founder members. Dr John Barnatt will set
the scene of the conference and finally there will be a presentation of dynamic underground photography by Paul Deakin and Jon Humble.
A series of lectures will be held at County Hall on Saturday and Sunday. A programme of underground trips
and surface walks will take place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This will offer a diverse
insight into archaeological landscapes in Derbyshire.
Underground trips are of varying severity and will require suitable attire to be worn. There are also
limited places on these trips.
On the Friday and Saturday evenings, food will be available at County Hall together with bar facilities.
On the Sunday evening a grand barbeque is to be held at Magpie Mine near Sheldon - the Society's field
centre.
If any one requires accommodation details, here is a link to the Visit Derbyshire website which has lots of information.
Full details are available on the NAMHO conference website.
>> DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE OVERVIEW AS A PDF FILE
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|
| Mining Heritage Walk - The Alport Mining Field |
Tuesday 16th June 2009 |
|
| Description: |
This walk visits various mines in the Alport mining
field, including the Broad Meadow shaft, where the
water pressure engine that is now in the Peak District
Mining Museum first worked in 1819, the site of the
famous Guy Engine, the enormous Pages Shaft,
Hollow Farm where Trevithick's engineer Richard
Page once lived, the sites of Crash Purse and Peynet
Nest shafts and finally visiting the churchyard to look
at the graves of the miners who were killed in the
explosion at Mawstone Mine in 1932. Optional food
and drink at the George Hotel afterwards.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
George Hotel, Youlgreave |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - The Old Show Caves of Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 2nd June 2009 |
|
| Description: |
We will take a walk around the village of Matlock
Bath looking at how the village's industry was
transformed from lead mining to tourism. The first
show cave to open was the Cumberland Cavern in
1800; by the time the Masson Cavern opened in 1874
the number of show caves had shot up to 13. Come
along and take a journey back in time to see how the
transformation took place. Optional food and drink
afterwards at the Boathouse Inn, Matlock.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Railway Station car park, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Masson Hill area |
Tuesday 19th May 2009 |
|
| Description: |
A walk over Masson Hill to take a look at the sites of mines which form part of the Great Masson Cavern.
Also a look at the Low Mine and the remains of the former mineral processing plant.
Optional food & drink at the Kings Head, Bonsall, afterwards.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Car park at the top of the Clatterway, Bonsall village |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Mill Close Mine area |
Tuesday 5th May 2009 |
|
| Description: |
This is a chance to take a walk around the workings associated with the Old Mill Close Mine. Including Old Mill Close Sough Tail, Basrobin Sough, and Sleeper, Sheen and Watts Shafts.
Optional food & drink afterwards at the Three Stags Heads, Darley Dale.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Car Park near Darley Dale cricket ground |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Ashford Black Marble Mine - Rookery Mine |
Tuesday 28th April 2009 |
|
| Description: |
Easy grade trip ideal for novices, This evening meet is another opportunity to visit this popular Derbyshire mine.
Quite extensive, easy to explore and totally different from a Derbyshire Lead mine. Restricted party size, contact Paul Chandler for booking details.
NOTE: This is an official PDMHS meet, but was accidentally omitted from the April newsletter.
|
| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler and Tony Wood
|
|
| Fauld Gypsum Mine - Tutbury, Staffs. |
Thursday 23rd April 2009 |
|
| Description: |
Visit to this 'working' gypsum mine - NOW FULLY BOOKED.
|
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Sheldon area |
Tuesday 21st April 2009 |
|
| Description: |
This walk will take in views and Field Grove Mine. A stop in Sheldon Church Yard will look at the graves of the Brocklehurst family who were heavily involved with Magpie Mine.
Optional food and drink afterwards at the Cock & Pullet, Sheldon.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Cock & Pullet, Sheldon village |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Peak Forest - Midweek Walk |
Wednesday 8th April 2009 |
|
| Description: |
Once more Mick leads this popular walk, this time midweek, taking in the giant Eldon Hole,
then around various mines. Over Old Moor to the top entrance of Titan (sorry we can't go in). Return via Hazard Mine. Trip about 5 miles - bring packed lunch.
|
| Leader: |
Mick Roberts
|
| Meet: |
Village shop, Peak Forest |
| Time: |
10:30am |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Ashford in the Water |
Tuesday 7th April 2009 |
|
| Description: |
This is a short walk around the village to take a look at the black marble
industry, visiting various mines and points of interest associated with it.
Optional food & drink at the Flying Childers, Stanton-in-Peak, afterwards.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Near the church, Ashford in the Water. |
| Time: |
6:30pm |
|
| Holme Bank Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Wednesday 18th March 2009 |
|
| Description: |
This is an easy, dry 'through trip'. Mostly large walking size passages, some stooping sections and a couple of easy scrambles. The mine is quite extensive, with over 2 miles of passages. Party size not limited.
For further information, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 13, No 5.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
Holme Lane, Bakewell |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
|
| Mendips and Cotswolds Mines Weekend |
Saturday/Sunday 14th/15th March 2009 |
|
| NOTE: |
This weekend has had to be CANCELLED, due to accommodation problem in Cheltenham. 'New' rearranged date for weekend is Saturday 10 /Sunday 11 October 2009. Details will appear in Society July 2009 Newsletter.
|
|
| Film evening: Mining in the Landscape, North Wales |
Wednesday 4th March 2009 |
|
| Description: |
An opportunity for Society members and guests to see this film produced by I. A. Recordings and made for the 2006 National Association of Mining History Organizations (NAMHO) conference at Llangollen in North Wales, this production explores the local extractive industries.
A miscellany of film clips will complete the evening.
|
| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
|
| Matlock Bath Circular Walk - Midweek Walk |
Wednesday 25th February 2009 |
|
| Description: |
This circular walk will be full of interest from start to finish, with spectacular views (weather permitting), passing through "Derwent Valley Mills Heritage Site", and viewing a number of mine entrances along the way.
Although only 5 miles in length, this is not an easy walk, it contains short, but steep sections and is quite undulating, reaching 'high' points on both sides of the 'Derwent Valley'. Quiet, well behaved dogs are welcome, which must be on a lead at all times. Bring packed lunch & drink. OS map White Peak: Explorer OL24.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
'Artists Corner' car park, Matlock Dale (P&D) (NGR SK296595). |
| Time: |
10:00am |
|
| Film Evening: A Rock and a Hard Place (plus others) |
Wednesday 18th February 2009 |
|
| Description: |
A video about the discovery and exploration of Fairy Quarry Cave and the exquisite Balch's Cave in the Mendip Hills.
A miscellany of film clips will complete the evening.
|
| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
|
| Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell AND Peakshole Sough, Castleton |
Sunday 15th February 2009 |
|
| Description: |
These two trips will feature in the forthcoming NAMHO 2009 Conference.
Pretoria Chert Mine - This is an easy grade, dry trip. Suitable for novices. Party size limited.
For further information, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 13, No 5.
Peakshole Sough - This is an opportunity to explore this little known Derbyshire sough. Easy/Moderate grade trip, with welly depth water in first part of sough. Party size limited.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
See newsletter for booking details. |
|
| Film evening: Peak District Historical Scenes on video |
Wednesday 4th February 2009 |
|
| Description: |
A fascinating and highly evocative record of life in Peak District in past times. Thanks to the latest digital video technology these wonderful photographs from the archives of the world famous Francis Frith Collection can be seen for the first time near to their original quality. This video will spark many memories for you and your family as you travel back in time revisiting the landmarks and places that are so characteristic of Peak District before the motor-car dominated our world.
|
| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Winster & Back |
Sunday 1st February 2009 |
|
| Description: |
A chance to take a walk over Bonsall Moor passing various mining sites along the way, such as the Beans & Bacon mine, Whitelow Rake, the Blakelow opencast and Horse Dale sough, then into Bonsall passing the former frame work knitters shop dating back to 1737, a refreshment break will be made at the Barley Mow Bonsall. After which we will begin to make our way back to Winster, passing the sites of Slack & Slack Break, Greenhills, Drummers Venture and Winster Pitts mines, from here a walk along Occupation Lane will lead us back to our starting point.
Optional food and drink at the Miners Standard afterwards.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
see newsletter for details |
| Time: |
see newsletter for details |
|
| Bakewell and Ashford Mining - Midweek Walk |
Wednesday 28th January 2009 |
|
| Description: |
Bakewell and Ashford were associated with the mining of both Chert and Black Marble respectively and this walk will visit both mines and other aspects of these mining areas. The circular walk is around 6.5 miles and although field footpaths will be used, some road walking will be involved. Quiet, well behaved dogs are welcome, which must be on a lead at all times. Bring packed lunch & drink. OS map White Peak: Explorer OL24.
For reference: For Bakewell 'Chert' mining, see Mining History(PDMHS) Vol 13, No 5 and for Ashford 'Black Marble', see Derbyshire Black Marble - J M Tomlinson(PDMHS Special Publication No 4,1996). NB. Unlike the Society 'Mining Heritage Walks', this walk will only cover mining aspects in brief.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
Holme Lane, Bakewell (NGR SK216690) |
| Time: |
10:00am |
|
| Film Evening: "Caves of Fire" and other films |
Tuesday 27th January 2009 |
|
| Description: |
To kick off this season's evening meets and events programme, there will be a series of short films about caves and mines
at the Mining Museum in Matlock Bath.
"Caves of Fire: An Introduction to Hawaii and its Lava Caves"
will be the highlight of the evening, taking us away from Derbyshire's wintry cold to more tropical climes as we
journey across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii's Big Island to explore, and learn about the formation of, lava tubes in the realm of the volcano goddess Pele.
"A Day At The Edge", a short video presentation about Alderley Edge Copper Mines will also be shown.
MISSED THE FILM? BUY A COPY INSTEAD!
"Caves of Fire: An Introduction to Hawaii and its Lava Caves" is now available to purchase on DVD - click here to find out more.
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| Presenters: |
Mat & Niki Adlam-Stiles
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Yatestoop Mine Heritage Walk |
Sunday 4thJanuary 2009 |
|
| Description: |
A full day's walk looking at the famous Yatestoop Mine at Winster.
From the presumed site of the founder shaft sunk in 1702, the course of the vein northwards will
be followed visiting the sites of the Climbing Shaft, Old Bess Shaft, the North Forefield Shaft and
looking at the course of Yatestoop Sough. On the return route the Coaling Shaft and the tail of
Winster Sough will be visited.
Optional Buffet will be available at the Miners Standard, Winster.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Car park at the bottom end of Winster, near the school. |
| Time: |
10.30am |
|
| New Years Day Special |
Thursday 1st January 2009 |
|
| Description: |
After a gap last year, this is a welcome return of the New Years Day Meet. This
year there will be a choice of either a walk or an underground trip, depending on the weather.
Two possibilities are: a walk in the Ashover Area or Mouldridge Mine, Pikehall or open to offers on
the day. Bring both usual walking gear and basic underground gear; ie helmet, cap-lamp,
oversuit/boilersuit, etc. Bring packed lunch and drink. Optional pub drink available.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
10:30am |
|
| Winster Moor Heritage Walk |
Sunday 28th December 2008 |
|
| Description: |
ADDITIONAL MEET - NOT ADVERTISED IN NEWSLETTER
A chance to walk off the excess Xmas turkey and pudding by taking a guided walk around
the mines on Winster Moor, taking in Winster Pitts, Drummers Venture, Slack Breaks, Slack, Greenhills
and the Blakelow Lime Kiln. We will also be taking a quick look at the Pikestone Shaft and the Old Wesson Mine.
A big torch will be taken along to light up the shafts.
Optional food and drink will be available afterwards at the Miner's Standard, Winster.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Back car park at the Miner's Standard, Bank Top, Winster |
| Time: |
10:30am |
|
| Film Evening - Speleo Vertical and Alum Pot, Yorkshire Dales |
Wednesday 10th December 2008 |
|
| Description: |
More armchair caving with two films of general interest to all - the first deals with all aspects of SRT (Single Rope Techniques);
the second shows SRT "in action" at the popular Yorkshire Dales cave/pothole system of Alum Pot.
|
| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Middleton Moor Heritage Walk |
Sunday 14th December 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This is a walk over Middleton Moor to look at the sites of Hill Top Mine, Samuel
Mine, the Blacks Rakes, Thumper Sitch and Snake Mine. Snake Mine is particularly interesting because of
the D shape winding shaft and the remains of gin circle. From Snake Mine we will walk back over the moor
and back onto the High Peak Trail near to Intake Quarry and then back to the car park.
Optional buffet will be available at the Rising Sun, Middleton afterwards.
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
Middleton Top Car Park |
| Time: |
10:30am |
|
| Ashford Black Marble Mine-Rookery Mine |
Tuesday 2nd December 2008 |
|
| Description: |
Easy grade trip ideal for novices, This evening meet is another opportunity to visit this popular Derbyshire mine.
Quite extensive, easy to explore and totally different from a Derbyshire Lead mine. Restricted party size, refer to Newsletter for booking details.
|
| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler and Tony Wood
|
|
| Deep Ecton Mine |
Sunday 30th November 2008 |
|
| Description: |
An easy grade trip into this spectacular mine, concentrating on the history/archaeology of the mine.
Restricted party size. SORRY, TRIP NOW FULL - 25 NOVEMBER 2008.
Donation to Ecton Mines Educational Trust required. Refer to October newsletter for booking information.
|
|
Speleo Vertical, P8 (Jackpot)
and miscellaneous Derbyshire locations |
Wednesday 26th November 2008 |
|
| Description: |
Ideal armchair caving. Two films will be shown; the first will be a training film about vertical caving techniques,
the second explores local cave P8 (Jackpot) at Perryfoot, near Castleton.
|
| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Youd's Level, Matlock Bath |
Sunday 23rd November 2008 |
|
| Description: |
Grade: Moderate/Difficult. Experienced mine/cave explorers only. All day trip.
Trip highlights; the longest coffin level in Derbyshire, 1200ft (365m) in length, with mine
artefacts and inscriptions. If time and energy permit, we will visit the Overseer Shaft Chamber.
Priority will be given to members who had booked onto the trip scheduled for 5 August last year
which had to be cancelled, and, secondly, to those who have not visited the level before.
For further information, see PDMHS Bulletin Vol 8, No 2. Party size limited, refer to newsletter
for booking information.
|
| Leaders: |
Mat and Niki Adlam-Stiles
|
|
| PDMHS AGM and The Forty Ninth Annual Society Dinner |
Saturday 22nd November 2008 |
|
| Description |
The 2008 AGM and Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, 22nd November. The AGM will be held at the Peak District
Mining Museum and the Dinner will be held at The New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath.
The AGM will be preceded by a number of short presentations.
Further details will appear in the October 2008 edition of the PDMHS newsletter.
|
| Venue |
(AGM and afternoon session) Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
(Annual Dinner) The New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath |
| Time |
See October newsletter for full details. |
|
| Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Tuesday 18th November 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This is an opportunity for members to visit this splendid mine and see some of
the best underground walling in Derbyshire.
The party size is limited book your place with Tony Wood - details in October Newsletter.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Flying Childers Inn, Stanton in the Peak.
Note: this mine is on privately owned land and access must be negotiated via PDMHS.
Please do not approach the landowner direct as you will only be referred back to PDMHS anyway!
|
| Leader: |
Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
See October newsletter for details. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
Deep Dark and Dusty - the Story of Bath Stone, its
Quarries and Quarrymen |
Wednesday 12th November 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This is a unique opportunity for Society members and guests to see this film. A performance
license has been granted by MVP Video Services, the producers of the film, to show this film for one evening
only. This video contains exclusive footage of some amazing underground places.
|
| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Great Masson Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 28th October 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This is the ever popular extensive part natural, part mined complex. There are
large and impressive natural caverns full of interest, from very early "woodpecker"
pick working to hand picked coffin levels and relatively modern mining artefacts. It is
interesting from both the geological and mineralization perspective. It is both a leisurely and
a sporting meet.
For further information see "Lead Mining in the Peak District", edited by T D Ford &
J H Rieuwerts (2000 edition).
|
| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler and Tony Wood
|
| Meet: |
To be advised. There are limited places available, so contact either Tony Wood or Paul Chandler
beforehand to secure a place. |
| Time: |
7:00pm NOTE: NOT 10:00am as advertised in newsletter. |
|
| 2008 Barmote Event |
Wednesday 22nd October 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This year the Barmote Event will take place on Wednesday 22 October 2008 at the Peak District
Mining Museum, Matlock Bath. The guest speaker will be Andy Pollock, Head Ranger for Derbyshire County Council's
Countryside Services, and he will talk about the Cromford and High Peak Railway. Also speaking will be John
Barnatt, Archaeologist, who will discus the findings at the Society's dig at High Rake Mine, Windmill and the
latest dig at Silence Mine near Foolow.
Refreshments will be provided at the museum. All new members will receive their own invitation to
the event. All other members intending to attend the event should contact the mining museum by telephone or email for a reservation.
|
|
| Clatterway Level, Bonsall |
Tuesday 14th October 2008 |
|
| Description: |
Three possible trips are on offer at this meet. The choice depends on the level of experience. There are two through trips involving ladder/rope work, plus an adit trip, in and out the same way.
Trip details are as follows:
Adit trip - Easy grade, suitable for novices. Small entrance, followed by undulating passage, walking, stooping and crawling. Dry, but can be muddy. Party size not limited, no need to book.
Adit to Adit trip - Moderate grade, not suitable for novices. Narrow upper entrance, leads shortly to narrow pitch 5m to Intermediate Level. Follow level short distance, until Second pitch of 3.5m is reached. At bottom of Second pitch, you are in mine complex, which eventually brings you out at Lower entrance.
Lower to Upper entrance trip - reversal of above. First and Second pitches will be rigged with ladders, lifeline/abseil ropes (Not SRT). Party size limited.
Equipment required: Adit trip and Adit to Adit trip Over suit or Boiler suit, Kneepads
(advised), Helmet and Cap-Lamp. Hand held torch not suitable.
|
| Leader: |
Contact Paul Chandler as party size restrictred.
|
| Meet: |
Bonsall village car park, next to playing field. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
|
| Mining Heritage Walk - Carsington Pastures |
Sunday 12thOctober 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This is a chance for people who could not attend the previous walk led by Mick to take a walk over the Pastures, to take a look at the mines in that area.
The walk will visit the sites of the Great Rake Mine, White Rake, Old and New Town Head Mines, passing the Kings Chair and the old windmill. There is also a short walk along the disused High Peak Trail, passing Harborough Rocks and the Bees Nest Sand Pit, Brassington.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Miners Arms, Brassington.
|
| Leader: |
Mick Roberts
|
| Meet: |
Miners Arms, Brassington |
| Time: |
10:30am |
|
| Training Meet - Devonshire Cavern |
Sunday 28th September 2008 |
|
| Description: |
Basic training in ladder and lifeline and Single Rope Techiques will be undertaken.
All day session. Easy grade dry trip. Oversuit or boilersuit suitable. Technical equipment will
be provided, but if you have any SRT equipment, please bring it along. Bring packed lunch and
drink. Numbers limited to 4. To book your place, meeting time/place contact Paul Chandler
(PDMHS Training Co-ordinator).
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
|
| Heritage Open Day 2008 - Magpie Mine |
Saturday 13th September 2008 |
|
| Description: |
The Society is again taking part in the nationwide Heritage Day event that is held each September.
Magpie Mine will be open for one afternoon during the Heritage weekend and members of the the
public are invited to attend. Society members (particularly new members) will be welcome to either visit or assist as volunteers -
please contact Paul Smith (details in July newsletter) if you would like to help.
|
| Time: |
12:00 noon until 5:00pm |
|
| Training Meet - Mouldridge Mine |
Tuesday 9th September 2008 |
|
| Description: |
This meet is aimed specifically at newer novice Society members. Instruction on mine hazards, natural and man-made features, route finding (including the interpretation of mine surveys) and other topics will be given.
It is an easy grade dry trip. Old clothes or boilersuit, boots or wellies, helmet and caplamp required. Party size limited to 6.
To book your place/meeting time and location,contact Paul Chandler PDMHS Training
Co-ordinator.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
|
| SORRY, CANCELLED - North Wales Mines Weekend |
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2008 |
|
| Description: |
Programme:
Penarth Slate Mine, Corwen - Saturday.
Cambrian Slate Mine, Glyn Ceiriog or Milwr Tunnel, Mold - Sunday.
Meet details:
Penarth Slate Mine - Easy walking underground. Oversuit or Boilersuit trip. Bring your high intensity spotlights for large chambers. Strenuous walk to the mine. Party size not limited.
Cambrian Slate Mine- Easy entrance scramble, followed by easy walking. One very short low section. Large chambers with a few artefacts. Oversuit or Boilersuit trip. Again, bring your high intensity spotlights. Party size not limited.
Reference: A Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry - A J Richards(1991).
Milwr Tunnel - This is a strenuous trip, with about 6 hours underground. Actual trip will be decided on the day by Grosvenor
Caving Club(Hosts). However, normal trip is to climb down Olwen Goch Shaft, which is 400ft deep and fitted with fixed ladders(23 ladders, with platforms every 20ft). Then approx two mile walk to Powell's Lode Cavern and lake, via Milwr Tunnel. Return the same way, followed by visit to very impressive and extensive limestone workings(over two miles of chambers, up to 80ft high). Next part of trip, involves climbing fixed ladders & ropes, through large limestone workings. Longish walk through upper mine workings, you arrive halfway up Olwen Goch Shaft. Climb back up fixed ladders and you are out.
Mine details in brief:
The Milwr Tunnel complex consists of about 60 miles of passageways and caverns. The Milwr Tunnel
itself is 10 miles in length. Artefacts galore. Numerous highlights.
Equipment:
Oversuit or Boilersuit. Cowstails and load-bearing belt. Take food & drink. Restrictions: No complete novices. No persons under the age of 18. All persons attending this meet MUST have 'BCA' Public Liability Insurance Cover. This can be obtained by joining the Grosvenor Caving Club (pro-rata membership). Limited places available on this trip.
Further information:
Information leaflet will be supplied to those Society members who book onto this trip. An excellent
publication, 'The Milwr Tunnel' by Cris Ebbs (Second edition) is now available. Order online from www.lulu.com/crisebbs.
*Please note that this is a Masson Caving Group meet, with Society members invited.
Booking details: To book your place, further details, and 'BCA' Insurance (if required); Contact Paul Chandler (see newsletter for details). Last date for bookings 2nd September (GCC Access Officer requires Insurance details 10 days beforehand).
Accommodation base for weekend is Llangollen. Plenty of choice; B&B, Hotels, Camping, etc. You are welcome to make your own arrangements or Paul can make booking.
|
| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
|
| Meet: |
Contact Paul Chandler for details |
| Time: |
Contact Paul Chandler for details |
|
|
Saturday & Sunday, 6th & 7th September 2008
Open Day - Bage Mine, Bolehill, Wirksworth
Wirksworth Mines Research Group will be hosting their annual open day (as part of the Bolehill Festival) on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.
Situated off Nan Gells Hill in Bolehill Village, Bage Mine is the venue for the open day where all aspects
of the group's activities will be on view. These include photographic and video displays of past and present
exploration as well as geological and mining artifacts on show.
Hard End Shaft, Bage Mine's engine shaft, will be enclosed and the shaft illuminated permitting viewing down
to the lowest 300' level - now water free for the first time in years. Members of the group will be available
to answer questions and a barbeque and refreshments are available.
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SORRY, CANCELLED
Society Visit - Papplewick Pumping Station |
Wednesday 3rd September 2008 |
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| Description: |
A visit to Papplewick Pumping Station in Nottinghamshire. Contact Paul Chandler before 10th August
to book a place on this trip as numbers are limited. See July 2008 newsletter for details and more information.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Magpie Mine |
Tuesday 26th August 2008 |
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| Description: |
A chance for new and old members alike to visit this magnificent mine and hear the story of its long and fascinating history. A nice way to bring to an end the summer season of guided walks.
Optional Buffet afterwards at the Cock & Pullet, Sheldon.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Cock & Pullet, Sheldon |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Middleton by Wirksworth |
Tuesday 12th August 2008 |
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| Description: |
A walk around the Middleton area - exact route to be advised nearer the time.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Rising Sun, Middleton.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Rising Sun, Middleton-by-Wirksworth |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Cromford Canal and Meerbrook Sough |
Tuesday 29th July 2008 |
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| Description: |
An evening mining heritage walk consisting of an easy walk along the canal,
visiting Meerbrook sough tail and Lea Wood Pump House.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Derwent Hotel, Whatstandwell.
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
At Whatstandwell on the B5035 road, adjacent to the Cromford canal (Grid Ref SK332544). |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Crich and Fritchley |
Tuesday 15thJuly 2008 |
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| Description: |
A walk from the once important mining and quarrying area of Crich along public footpaths following the route of the sough to the tail at Fritchley.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Cliff Inn, Crich.
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| Leader: |
Martin Long
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| Meet: |
Crich market place (Grid Reference SK350542) |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Botany walk - Bonsall Moor |
Tuesday 1st July 2008 |
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| Description: |
A walk over Bonsall Moor looking at the botany of the area. It will be a circular walk starting
from the Park Bottom in Bonsall village. The flowers along the route will be examined.
Optional buffet at the Kings Head, Bonsall afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Jim Alder
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| Meet: |
At the Park Bottom in Bonsall village. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage walk - Flagg area |
Tuesday 24th June 2008 |
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| Description: |
The walk will look at the Hubberdale mine and Whale Sough.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Cock and Pullet.
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| Leader: |
Adam Russell
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| Meet: |
At the Hard Rake layby on the road between Sheldon and Flagg (SK 157 686, opposite the end of Wheal Lane). |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Devonshire Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Sunday 22nd June 2008 |
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| Description: |
This is a chance to look at the archaeology and history of the mine in some detail. There
will be a leisurely look round and the more difficult parts of the mine will not be included, but
many of the obscure side passages will be seen. The visit may take some time and you will need
sandwiches and flask.
This trip will also be offered at the NAMHO 2009 Conference.
The trip is limited to 12 places. To book your place, meeting time/place details etc, contact John Barnatt.
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| Leader: |
John Barnatt
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| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
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| Mining Heritage walk Masson Hill, Jug Holes, etc |
Tuesday 10th June 2008 |
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| Description: |
The walk will be around Masson Hill looking at Orchard Sough, Oxclose,
Jug holes and other mining sites on that side of the hill.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Boat House, Matlock.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Boat House/Artist Corner Car Park |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage walk - Yatestoop Mine |
Tuesday 27th May 2008 |
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| Description: |
The walk will start at the site of the founder shaft which was sunk in
1702. We will follow the course of Yatestoop Mine northwards passing the former reckoning
house on the way. There will also be a look at the sites of Old Bess, Conqueror, Dragon
and North forefield shafts.
Optional buffet afterwards at the Miners Standard at Winster.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Playing Field car park at bottom of Winster village |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Wensley area |
Tuesday 13th May 2008 |
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| Description: |
This is a chance to take a look at the mines associated with the Mount
Pleasant and Davies mines, passing Mill Close Mine and Sough along the way.
Optional buffet at the Three Stags Heads afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Three Stag's Heads, Darley Bridge |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - "The Cheadle Coalfields (Part One)" |
Sunday 11th May 2008 |
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| Note: |
** TWO WALKS ON THE SAME DAY ** |
| Description: |
This walk will visit the coal mining remains centred around the village of Dilhorne and the town of Cheadle.
Part Two will be a walk in the Autumn looking at further remains within the Cheadle Coalfields.
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| Leader: |
Anthony Botham
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| Meet: |
Main car park at Dilhorne Village Hall (next to the church) 10.00 am
Grid Reference: SJ: 97192 43470.
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| Time: |
10:00am |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - High Rake, Tideslow, Silence Mine |
Sunday 11th May 2008 |
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| Note: |
** TWO WALKS ON THE SAME DAY ** |
| Description: |
This walk is an opportunity to visit High Rake Mine and see it in all its glory
after the 8 year excavation and conservation project by PDMHS which will be almost complete by the
time of the visit. We will also visit Silence Mine where the new Conservation Team project will have
started. View just out of interest, or before you volunteer for a couple of years of hard labour!
We will also walk up Tideslow Rake to see the fine hillocks, opencuts and colourful array of
lead-tolerant wildflowers.
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| Leader: |
John Barnatt
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| Meet: |
On the road between Great Hucklow and Windmill, about half way between the two (SK 174779) (roadside parking). |
| Time: |
10:00am |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Brassington & Carsington pastures |
Sunday 4th May 2008 |
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| Description: |
This circular walk will head off over the pastures taking in Corse Hill, Nickalum, Great Rake, Wester Hollow, Providence, Breck Hollow, Old Town Head,
New Town Head and Chance Mines. It will take in part of the High Peak Trail and pass
Harborough Rocks.
Optional buffet at the Miners Arms at Brassington afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Mick Roberts
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| Meet: |
Meet in Brassington village. Parking will be at the Miners Arms or close by. |
| Time: |
10:00am for 10:30am |
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| Mining Heritage Walk - Wirksworth area |
Tuesday 29th April 2008 |
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| Description: |
This is the first evening walk of 2008. It will take us from the village of Wirksworth to the mines associated with the Yokecliffe Rake.
After the walk, food will be available at the Wheatsheaf, Wirksworth.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Wheatsheaf, Wirksworth - car park |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Holmebank Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Tuesday 15th April 2008 |
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| Description: |
This is an easy dry through trip. Mostly large walking size passages,
some stooping sections and a couple of easy scrambles. The mine is very extensive with
over 2 miles of passages. Ideal novice trip. Worth bringing a camera. Access permission
given by Oldfield Design, Bakewell. For further information, see Mining History Vo1. 13,
No 5.
Optional food and drink will be available afterwards at the Flying Childers, Stanton in the Peak.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
Holme Lane, Bakewell. |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
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| Silver Eye Mine, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 2nd April 2008 |
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| Description: |
Moderate grade dry trip. A quite sporting trip, involving numerous free-climbs, a
short rope pitch (15ft) and a short squeeze, near the entrance. Like the nearby Gell's Adit, it is a
reasonably extensive lead mine. The mine is on various levels. The trip not suitable for novices.
Please note that Society members attending this trip MUST have experience and be confident when
undertaking free-climbs underground.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
At the same layby as for Goodluck Mine, below prominent mine spoil tip on the A5012 road in the Via Gellia (NGR SK269566). |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
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| Devonshire Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 1st April 2008 |
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| Description: |
A chance for new members to get to grips with underground exploration.
Firstly we will be making our way along the former route taken by the public into the
impressive main chamber before following the Coal Pit Rake down into the mine workings.
Optional food and drink will be available at the Boat House, Matlock afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
At the car park at the side of the Mining Museum. |
| Time: |
7.00pm |
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Monday 31st March 2008
"Underground in Derbyshire's Old Abandoned Mineral Mines"
PDMHS members may be interested in attending this illustrated talk that John Jones of Wirksworth Mines
Research Group will be giving to the Winster History Group at the Burton Institute on West Bank in Winster.
The talk will start at 7:30pm.
All are welcome, but a small donation to help cover costs is requested if you are not a member of Winster History Group.
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| Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Tuesday 25th March 2008 |
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| Description: |
** NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE - NOT 4TH MARCH AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED**
This is a chance for anyone who has not yet been down Pretoria to come along and take a look at the way chert was mined to grind flint for the pottery industry, the 1 in 3 incline and the impressive dry stone walls.
This is a limited numbers trip so booking is advisable.
Optional food and drink will be available at the Flying Childers at Stanton in the Peak.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
At the layby adjacent to Lady Manners School. |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Goodluck Mine, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 19th March 2008 |
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| Description: |
Evening easy grade dry trip. Mainly walking/stooping size passages.
Ideal novice trip. Wear old clothes, boilersuit or oversuit, wellies or boots. Bring a
helmet, "hands free" lighting is best, although torch would suffice. Party size
is strictly limited to 10, plus two GLMPC leaders.
To book your place, meeting time/place; Contact Paul Chandler. Tel: 01246 220773.
Note: Preference will be given to Society members who have not visited this mine before.
Visit courtesy of the Goodluck Mine Preservation Club.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
tba |
| Time: |
tba |
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| Owlet Hole Mine, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 18th March 2008 |
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| Description: |
This mine is entered via a 30 ft deep fixed ladder followed by a climb down a pack of deads, followed by another fixed ladder climb of 15ft. At the bottom of the mine we will look around the former Victoria Show Cavern and also see a fire set level.
This is a limited numbers trip and is not suitable for novices. Booking is advisable.
Optional food and drink will be available at the Boat House, Matlock afterwards.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
At the car park at the side of the Mining Museum.
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| Time: |
7:00pm |
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| Mendip Mines and Caves Weekend |
Friday to Sunday 14th - 16th March 2008 |
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| Description: |
Saturday - Box Freestone Quarries (Stone mines).
Sunday - Redcliffe Caves and Pen Park Hole, Bristol, plus Shatter Cave (Fairy Cave Quarry), Stoke St. Michael.
NB. An additional Shatter Cave trip is planned, possibly on Friday evening.
See January Newsletter for full details.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| To book: |
Contact Paul Chandler |
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| Gell's Adit, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 5th March 2008 |
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| Description: |
Easy/Moderate mostly dry mine. Mainly walking size passages with a short traverse
across a 20ft deep shaft. Trip is not suitable for novice explorers. There are five shafts of varying
depths to negotiate close to the entrance. It is a reasonably extensive lead mine which is mainly on
one level. Note: Mine is located near top of Via Gellia and involves a steep
walk/scramble up to the entrance.
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| Leaders: |
Mat & Niki Adlam-Stiles (note: not Paul Chandler, as advertised in Newsletter)
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| Meet: |
At the same layby as for Goodluck Mine, below prominent mine spoil tip on the A5012 road in the Via Gellia (NGR SK269566). |
| Time: |
7:15pm |
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| Caves, Mines, and Things That Go BANG in the Night |
Wednesday 20th February 2008 |
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| Description: |
AKA "An evening with Mat & Niki".
A varied programme of video presentations, with interest for mine explorers and
historians, cavers, geologists - and anyone with a sense of adventure. The presentations will include "Treasures of the Earth",
a brief tour of some underground features including both archaeological relics and natural features,
"Grotta di Nettuno", a short video about a show cave in Sardinia, and first-hand film footage
of a recent eruption on
Sicily's enigmatic volcano, Mount Etna. There will also be a short film about
caving in Ireby Fell Cavern, Yorkshire by PDMHS member Andy Elsegood.
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| Presenters: |
Mat & Niki Adlam-Stiles
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| Coal, Copper and Lead Mining on Film |
Wednesday 6th February 2008 |
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| Description: |
The first film is a British Coal production, entitled "Island of Coal".
Part One is the History of Coal and it shows the origin of coal, how man discovered and worked it.
Part Two, "Today and Tomorrow", brings the miner and mining world up-to-date with
mechanisation and computer techniques.
After the interval, the two following films are of Shropshire Caving and Mining Club members
exploring Clive Copper Mine and Snailbeach Lead Mine. The show will finish about 9.30pm.
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| Presenters: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| Goodluck Mine, Via Gellia |
Sunday 3rd February 2008 |
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| Description: |
Society members and guests are welcome to attend this "Open Day".
It is an opportunity, to either assist with this project, or have a guided tour of part of the
mine system or do both. The mine trip is ideal for both novice and experienced mine explorer.
Wear old clothes, boilersuit or oversuit, wellies or boots, helmet and caplamp (although torch will
suffice for mine tour), gloves (if assisting with project) and packed lunch and drink, if you
are stopping all day.
Further information available from Paul Chandler.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
At the layby, below prominent mine spoil tip on the A5012 road in the Via Gellia (NGR SK269566). |
| Time: |
10.00am |
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Torhills Cave (Primrose Mine), Matlock Bath and
Mine levels in Marks Dale, Via Gellia |
Wednesday 30th January 2008 |
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| Description: |
Torhills Cave will be visited first. This is a moderate grade dry
trip. Wear oversuit or boilersuit. Walking, stooping and crawling size, partly natural
passages. Short climb from Lower level to Upper level. Trip not suitable for novices.
Note: This cave/mine is located part way up a wooded/overgrown hillside and is difficult
to access. Bring gloves. For further information on Torhills Cave, see Mining History
Vol 16, No 3.
After lunch, two mine levels in Marks Dale, off the Via Gellia, will be visited. For
further information on these two mines, see article in PDMHS Newsletter No 124.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath. |
| Time: |
10.00am |
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| Mendip Mines and Caves |
Wednesday 23rd January 2008 |
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| Description: |
This slide presentation is a prelude to the forthcoming "Mendip Mines and Caves"
weekend in March. The slides this evening will include Box Freestone Quarries, Brown's Folly Mine
(Bathford), Compton Martin Ochre Mine, G.B. Cave and Manor Farm Swallet (Charterhouse), Monkton Farlelgh
Mine (Ex Stone mine/Ex WW2 Ammo depot) and Swildon's Hole (Priddy).
Refreshments will be available at the interval.
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| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| Mining Heritage Walk Stone Edge Cupola and Ashover |
Sunday 20th January 2008 |
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| Description: |
Stone Edge Smelt Mill was built in 1771. We will see how lead
was smelted. At the once important lead mining village of Ashover we will take a
look at some of the mines which would have once supplied the Stone Edge mill.
A buffet lunch will be available at one of the public houses in Ashover as required.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Red Lion car park at Stone Edge. |
| Time: |
10.30am |
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| Mining Heritage Walk Via Gellia Area |
Sunday 6th January 2008 |
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| Description: |
Tony Wood will be leading another Mining Heritage Walk, this time around the intriguing
Via Gellia area which is rich in mining history and archaeology.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Barley Mow pub, Bonsall. For further details, contact Tony Wood. |
| Time: |
10.30am |
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| Mining Heritage Walk Bonsall Moor/Dig Leys |
Thursday 27th December 2007 |
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| Description: |
Tony Wood will be leading a Mining Heritage Walk around Bonsall Moor and Dig Leys. Join him for
an informative and informal ramble around this exceptionally interesting area of Peak
District mining heritage.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Meet at 10.30am at Bonsall Park Bottom. For further details, contact Tony Wood. |
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| A Mining Miscellany on Film |
Wednesday 5th December 2007 |
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| Description: |
The first film to be shown is of the magnificent Speedwell Cavern at Castleton.
Following the refreshments interval, there will be a short film of the Williamson's Tunnels at
Liverpool. Finally, a film of the fascinating Drakelow underground complex in the West Midlands
illustrating its history from a wartime shadow factory to a government nuclear bunker.
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| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Venue: Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| Old Tor Mine and Peakshole Sough |
Sunday 25th November 2007 |
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| Description: |
Old Tor Mine - Easy/moderate dry trip, apart from a shallow pool to cross.
Mainly walking and stooping passages, with short crawl and a 10ft pitch. This is a rare
opportunity to explore a unique Blue John Mine. The mine is located high in the Winnats Pass
and access is via a narrow, rather exposed, steep path. The party size is limited. Permission
for access given by the National Trust.
For further information, see publication entitled "Derbyshire Blue John" by T D Ford (2000).
Peakshole Sough - Easy/moderate trip with walking/stooping size passages and a short crawly
mineralised working which is accessed via an equally short ladder climb. There is water in the first
part of sough which is just over wellie depth. The rest of sough/mine is dry.
There will be an optional visit to the upper mine workings which involves three fixed ladder climbs,
a short climb and a short crawly bit. Bring knee pads, as upper mine workings are mostly of crawling
size and one section is small and narrow. For further information, see PDMHS Bulletin Vo19, No3.
Society members are welcome to attend Old Tor Mine only which will be visited first. If attending both meets,
bring packed lunch and drink, although food is available in Castleton. Well worth bringing a camera,
especially for Old Tor Mine.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
Party size limited. To book your place and for further details, contact
Paul Chandler. |
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| PDMHS AGM and The Forty Eighth Annual Society Dinner |
Saturday 24th November 2007 |
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| Description |
The date for this year's AGM and annual dinner has been confirmed as Saturday
24th November 2007. In keeping with the format of the last few years, there will be
afternoon talks/ slide shows prior to the AGM and meal, but no after dinner speaker.
This will enable you to chat with your friends.
The menu will be similar to last year and the cost will be £20.00 per head.
We have a very interesting afternoon session this year, with a presentation by Dave Warriner on the
Old Millclose Mine project and a photographic presentation by Paul Deakin on mines within a 5 mile radius
of the Mining Museum at Matlock Bath.
For further details and a booking form, please see the October 2007 edition of the PDMHS newsletter.
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| Venue |
(AGM and afternoon session) Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
(Annual Dinner) Temple Hotel, Matlock Bath |
| Time |
See insert with your October newsletter for full details. |
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"Coast to Coast" (St Bees to Robin Hood Bay)
Long Distance Footpath |
Wednesday 21st November 2007 |
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| Description: |
This is a slide presentation covering this very popular long distance footpath, which passes through the magnificent scenery of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks. Paul Chandler and a group of friends undertook the walk in 1999. This walk was not devoid of mining interest, the highlight being the lead mining remains in the Yorkshire Dales. The presentation will be split into two halves, with refreshments available at the interval.
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| Presenter: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Venue: Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time: |
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| Devonshire Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 20th November 2007 |
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| Description: |
Easy grade dry trip during which a variety of passages will be explored which will include walking, stooping and crawling. It is an ideal novice trip which is aimed specifically at novice members of the Society although, of course, all members of the Society are welcome. Wear old clothes, boilersuit or oversuit. A helmet is essential and footwear should be wellies or boots. Trainers are not suitable. "Hands free" lighting is best, although torch would suffice.
If you require a helmet, caplamp or oversuit, these are available to hire, but must be booked in advance of trip.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
10.00am at Matlock Bath Railway Station car park. |
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| High Tor Grotto and Side Mine, Matlock Bath |
Sunday 11th November 2007 |
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| Description: |
This is the second visit this year to these two interesting venues. Both are easy grade with walking/stooping size passages and are ideal novice trips. Well worth bringing a camera.
High Tor Grotto is dry, except for the flooded level at the end. Superb calcite crystals are to be seen.
Side Mine is dry apart from a shallow mucky paddle along entrance level. Superb stone stemples will be seen. Two optional explorations for more experienced members will be undertaken in Side Mine. Beware, the first part of the Side Mine level is coated in red paint pigment which stains clothes. Wear old clothes, old oversuit or boilersuit.
Both of these mines were open as Show Caverns. High Tor Grotto was open between1825 and 1914 and Side Mine between 1825 and 1845. For further information, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vo114, No 6.
Thanks to Rockwood Pigments, High Tor Works for allowing access.
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| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler and Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Meet 10.00am at Matlock Bath Railway Station car park. |
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| Single rope techniques (SRT) on film. |
Wednesday 7th November 2007 |
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| Description: |
The first film is "SRT Getting Started". This is ideal
viewing for Society members who are SRT novices or who are SRT proficient, but in
need of a refresher. It is also suitable for Society members who are just intrigued.
An actual SRT Personal rig and SRT Rope used will be available for viewing over the course
of the evening.
The second visits the "Hillocks - Whalf - Knotlow Mine Complex" at Monyash in
Derbyshire and shows SRT in practice. This film will be of special interest for those
Society members who attended Tony Wood's 'Mining Heritage Walk' in 2007 in the above area.
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| Organiser: |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue: |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
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| Great Masson Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 30th October 2007 |
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| Description: |
The complex and extensive Masson System is part natural/mined, having been mined mainly for lead. There are large and impressive natural caverns. It is interesting from both the geological and mineralisation perspective. It is full of interest, from very early "woodpecker" pick working to hand picked coffin levels and relatively modern mining artefacts. Most of the passages are of walking size and are generally dry.
There will be two trips on offer.
Leisurely - Easy grade. Ideal for novices. Wear boilersuit, oversuit or old clothes. Party size limited and preference will be given to Society members who have not visited the Masson system before. Leader: Tony Wood.
Sporting - Moderate grade. Not suitable for novices. Wear oversuit or boilersuit, knee pads advisable. Similar trip to above, except for longish low crawl at the start and including a 15ft climb down a picked shaft. Party size limited. Leader: Paul Chandler.
For further information on the Masson system, see "Lead Mining in the Peak District" edited by T D Ford & J H Rieuwerts (2000 edition), plus various PDMHS Bulletins & Mining History.
Thanks to "Heights of Abraham" for allowing access to the Masson system, via the Show Cave.
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| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler & Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
To book your place, meeting time/place and further details, contact Paul Chandler. |
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| Rookery Black Marble Mine, Ashford in the Water |
Tuesday 23rd October 2007 |
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| Description: |
Evening trip - easy grade dry trip. Mostly along large walking size
passages. Ideal for novices. Party size limited to 15.
Reference: "Derbyshire Black Marble" by J M Tomlinson (PDMHS Special
Publication No 4,1996).
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| Leaders: |
Paul Chandler & Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
To book your place, meeting time/place, contact Paul Chandler. Tel: 01246 220773.
Note: Preference will be given to Society members who have not visited this mine before. |
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Clayton Mine
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Sunday 21st October 2007 |
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| Description: |
This is an easy grade but relatively long trip into this spectacular mine to which access has been restricted in recent years.
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| Leader: |
John Barnatt
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| Booking info: |
Trip currently full - please see newsletter for details of how to contact the trip leader to ask to be put on a reserve list. |
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| Annual Barmote Event 2007 |
Wednesday 17th October 2007 |
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| Description |
This year the annual Barmote Event will take place on Wednesday 17 October 2007
at the Peak District Mining Museum.
This very popular event (some 80 Society members and guests attended the 2006 event)
continues the long tradition of mining regulation which has stretched over
centuries. The meeting gives an opportunity to meet old friends and new members and to
visit the Museum and Temple Mine where new additions and exhibits are always on view.
As usual, refreshments will be provided.
New members should have by now received their own invitation - please contact the Museum if you've
joined PDMHS recently and haven't had your invitation yet.
This year's Barmote Event also coincides with the launch date of Jim Rieuwert's latest book.
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| Venue |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
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| Time |
To be confirmed |
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Peak Cavern, Castleton
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Sunday 14th October 2007 |
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| Description: |
This is the second visit this year to Peak Cavern for Society members, although a
different part of the cave will be visited, namely Moss Chamber. Remainder of visit
will be at the discretion of the Leader. The trip grade is Difficult. Experienced
mine/cave explorers only. Slim to medium build persons only. Don't forget choccy bar
or marmite sandwiches. No persons under 18. Electric lighting only. £4 charge per
person. Party size limited.
Reference: "Caves of the Peak District", Compiled by David W. Gill & John S. Beck
(1991 edition). Also on Video/DVD; Peak Cavern - Ralph Johnson (2003)(Video) and "Fight
for Life", The Neil Moss Story - David Webb (2006)(DVD).
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| Leader: |
Peter Hague
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| Meet: |
Contact Peter Hague (details in Newsletter) to book your place. |
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Torhills Cave (Primrose Mine), Matlock Bath
NOTE: TWO TRIPS ON THE SAME DAY
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Tuesday 9th October 2007 |
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| Description: |
Grade: Moderate. Dry trip. Wear Oversuit or Boilersuit. Short climb from Lower level to Upper
level. Walking, stooping & crawling size passages. Partly natural. Trip not suitable for
novices. Note: This cave/mine is located part way up a wooded hillside and is difficult to
access. Bring gloves. Time permitting, a partial exploration of Long Tor Top Mine, also at
Matlock Bath, will take place. For further information on Torhills Cave and Long Tor Top Mine,
see Mining History Vol 6, No 3.
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| Leader: |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
7.00pm at Matlock Bath Railway Station car park. |
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Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell
NOTE: TWO TRIPS ON THE SAME DAY
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Tuesday 9th October 2007 |
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| Description: |
This is an easy grade dry trip that is suitable for novices. Wear Oversuit or Boilersuit.
Access into mine is via a 15ft deep shaft, using a fixed steel ladder. Mostly large walking size
passages, which are steeply inclined in places. There are some superb packwalls and artefacts.
Worth bringing a camera. Party size is limited.
For further information on this mine, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vo1 13, No 5.
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| Leader: |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Contact Tony Wood to book your place and get meet details. |
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| Mining Heritage Walk, Monyash Area (North) |
Tuesday 19 June 2007 |
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| Description: |
The walk will visit the Knotlow Mine, Hillocks Mine and Whalf Mines complex. It will be followed by an optional drink and buffet at the Bulls Head, Monyash. |
| Leader |
Tony Wood |
| Meet: |
7.00pm at Bulls Head, Monyash |
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| Mining Heritage Walk, Sheldon Area |
Tuesday 5 June 2007 |
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| Description: |
The walk will visit mining history sites in the area. It will be followed by an optional drink and buffet at the Cock & Pullet at Sheldon
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| Leader |
Tony Wood |
| Meet: |
7.00pm at Cock & Pullet, Sheldon |
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| Mining Heritage Walk Bakewell |
Tuesday 22 May 2007 |
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| Description: |
This walk will be visiting sites of mining interest associated with the mining of chert. It will be followed by an optional drink and buffet at the Flying Childers, Stanton in the Peak
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| Leader |
Tony Wood |
| Meet: |
7.00pm off Coombs Road, Bakewell (Pay & Display car park close to river and bridge). |
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| NMRS/PDMHS Joint Meet - Derbyshire |
Sat. 12th May 2007 |
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| Description: |
A joint field meet with PDMHS/NMRS held at various sites in Derbyshire,
but centred on Magpie Mine. Click here for full details. |
| Equipment: |
Bring usual walking gear, camera, etc. Both High Rake and Magpie Mine are in
exposed locations, so bring warm clothes, even if the sun is shining!! |
| Leader |
Various
Download a booking form |
| Meet: |
9:30am at Magpie Mine |
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| Mining Heritage Walk Ashford in the Water |
Tuesday 8 May 2007 |
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| Description: |
This, the first evening walk of the year, will be visiting sites associated with the mining of Black Marble.
The walk will be followed by an optional drink and buffet at the Flying Childers, Stanton in the Peak
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| Leader |
Tony Wood |
| Meet: |
7.00pm outside Ashford Church. Street parking although there is a car park nearby. |
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| Tunnels Walk, Monsal Trail |
Sunday 29 April 2007 |
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| Description: |
Society member Alan Keen is a Peak District National Park Volunteer Ranger and one of his duties is taking members of the public on this Tunnels Walk. The party size is restricted.
The walk starts at Bakewell and follows the Monsal Trail to Topley Pike. It passes through four, normally closed, tunnels. The walk is of easy grade but it is 9 miles long. Wear usual walking gear, bring a torch (essential), a packed lunch and drink plus £2.00 for the return bus fare. A copy of OS Explorer OL24 White Peak map will be useful.
This is a joint walk with the Masson Caving Group and the Peak Walking Group.
To book your place and confirm meeting place details, contact Paul Chandler. Tel: 01246 220773. |
| Leader |
Alan Keen
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| Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Tuesday 24 April 2007 |
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| NOTE: |
This is the same date as Meet No 1 at Stony Middleton |
| Description: |
This is an easy grade dry oversuit/boilersuit dry trip that is suitable for novices. Access into the mine is via a shaft fitted with a 15ft fixed ladder. Mostly large walking size passages which are steeply inclined in places. The party size for this evening visit is limited.
For further information on this mine, see Mining History Vol 13, No 5
For further information and to book your place, contact Tony Wood. Tel: 01629 650162 or 07971 318825.
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| Leader |
Tony Wood
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| Stoney Middleton Mines and Caves |
Tuesday 24 April 2007 |
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| NOTE: |
This is the same date as Meet No 2 at Bakewell |
| Description: |
The mines and caves to be visited include Bossen Hole, Keyhole Cave and nearby mine levels. The grade of this dry meet is easy/moderate although it is not suitable for complete novices.
For further information on the mines and caves to be visited, see Caves of the Peak District (1991) edition by D W Gill and J S Beck. |
| Leader |
Leader: Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
7.00pm at large layby between garage and Lovers Leap Bistro, Stoney Middleton |
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| Jugholes, Matlock |
Tuesday 12th April 2007 |
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| Description |
Easy/Moderate grade but the whole system is rather muddy. Walking/stooping/crawling
passages with a short squeezy bit. Various rock scrambles, plus climb (rope-assisted).
A number of impressive natural/mined caverns will be visited. The short series of mine
workings off the impressive entrance cavern of Jugholes will be visited first, followed
by the popular through trip in the Lower Series.
For further information, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 14, No 6 and the comprehensive
publication entitled Jugholes Interpretation Pack by Gordon Fiander & David Webb (2002).
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| Equipment: |
Oversuit or boilersuit, knee pads, "hands free"
lighting and helmet (with chin-strap). |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
At the layby in Salters Lane (opposite track to Masson Quarry) (NGR SK282594) |
| Time |
7.00pm |
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| Mine Levels at Ballidon and Hartington |
Sunday 1st April 2007 |
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| Description |
Exploration of three mine levels is planned. All easy grade. All passage of
walking/stooping size, apart from short low crawl in one level. Ideal for novices.
One mine level contains calcite formations, worth bringing a camera. For further
information on mine levels to be visited:
Hartington Moor Farm Adit - See "Caves of the Peak District", compiled
by David W Gill and John S Beck (l991 edition) pg 140.
Trial Mine Level, Biggin Dale - See PDMHS Newsletter No 103, Peak District Mines - Observations
and Discoveries Part 3.
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| Equipment: |
Oversuit or boilersuit, knee pads, "hands free"
lighting and helmet (with chin-strap). |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
Hartington village centre |
| Time |
10.00am |
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| High Tor Grotto and Side Mine, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 27th March 2007 |
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| Description |
Evening visit. Easy grade with walking/stooping size passages. Well worth bringing a camera. Ideal novice trips. High Tor Grotto is dry except a flooded level at the end. Superb calcite crystals to be seen. Side Mine is dry apart from shallow paddle along entrance level, wear wellies. Superb stone stemples will be seen. Exploration of optional passage at end of main level, involves crossing two narrow ledges (down to flooded stopes) and a thrutch through toadstone.
Beware that the first part of Side Mine level is coated in red paint pigment which stains clothes. Wear old clothes, old oversuit etc.
Both of these mines were open as Show Caverns, High Tor Grotto between 1825 and 1914 and Side Mine 1825 to 1845. For further information, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 14, No 6.
The party size is restricted and preference will be given to Society members who have not visited these levels before. Society members only, sorry no guests.
Thanks to "Rockwood Pigments", High Tor Works for allowing access.
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| Booking |
To book your place(s), meeting time/place, contact Paul Chandler, Tel: 01246-220773 |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
See booking details |
| Time |
To be advised - contact Paul Chandler to book a place on this trip |
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| Horseshoe Dale Mine, Chelmorton and Magpie Mine/Sheldon Walk |
Wednesday 21st March 2007 |
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| Description |
Mine grade is easy with short rigid ladder climb. Huge dry mined passage.
For further information, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 15, No 1.
The mine visit will be followed by short walk around Magpie Mine site and Sheldon,
including a visit to the churchyard to see two mining related gravestones. Bring packed
lunch and drink, camera and copy of OS map White Peak Explorer 01-24.
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| Equipment: |
Oversuit or boilersuit, knee pads, "hands free"
lighting for both trips and helmet (with chin-strap). |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
Chelmorton crossroads (NGR SK110695) |
| Time |
10.00am |
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| Jacob's Dream Mine and Henstocks Mine, Via Gellia |
Tuesday 13th March 2007 |
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| Description |
Easy grade dry trips. Walking/Stooping size passages. Ideal for novices.
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| Equipment: |
Oversuit or boilersuit, knee pads, "hands free"
lighting and helmet (with chin-strap). |
| Leaders |
Paul Chandler and Tony Wood
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| Meet |
At the large layby just west of the Bonsall village turning. |
| Time |
7.00pm |
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| Peak Cavern, Castleton |
Sunday 4th March 2007 |
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| Description |
A Derbyshire 'Classic'. A magnificent streamway, mostly large passage and plenty of mud
and water. Grade: Moderate. Various fixed ladders and ropes to be climbed. Duration of meet will be 5hrs (approx).
For those Society members who have not visited Peak Cavern before, try to attend video evening
on 14 February for a preview.
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| Equipment: |
Wear oversuit
or wetsuit, wetsuit socks, gloves, kneepads, wellies or boots and bring a Choccy Bar.
Electric lighting only. |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Booking |
Numbers restricted and visitors must be over 18 years of age. £4 charge payable.
To book your place and for further details, contact Paul Chandler, Tel: 01246-220773. |
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| Peakshole Sough, Castleton |
Wednesday 28th February 2007 |
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| Description |
Another working day at this location.
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| Equipment: |
Wear boilersuit or oversuit. No crawling involved. Bring gloves.
Also bring packed lunch and drink if stopping all day, although food available in Castleton. |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
Castleton village car park |
| Time |
10:00am |
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| Devonshire Cavern, Matlock Bath |
Tuesday 27th February 2007 |
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| Description |
There is a choice of an easy grade dry novices trip and a moderate grade trip to the
Upper Workings. On the Upper Workings trip there are
various climbs, one rope assisted.
For further information on Devonshire Cavern, see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 14, No 6.
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| Equipment: |
Oversuit or boilersuit, knee pads, "hands free"
lighting for both trips and helmet (with chin-strap). |
| Leaders |
Paul Chandler and Tony Wood
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| Meet |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time |
7.00pm |
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| Exploring Derbyshire Caves and Mines |
Wednesday 14th February 2007 |
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| Description |
"Roses are red, Violets are blue" there's a Special Valentine Day treat
taking place at the Peak District Mining Museum. Forget candlelit dinners, we're
talking tallow candles and three lovely videos. The first video is of Peak Cavern at
Castleton.
The next is a Derbyshire classic, the Underground Journey - Meerbrook Sough to
Cromford Sough. This black and white film was produced circa 1960 and contains a
dramatic soundtrack.
The final video to be shown features Wirksworth Mines Research Group members exploring
Golconda Mine, near Hopton.
NB. For your comfort, bring a cushion as most of the seats are hard.
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| Presenter |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time |
7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| Peakshole Sough, Castleton |
Wednesday 7th February 2007 |
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| Description |
This is a "Working day" at this sough and the objective is to remove a
large amount of plastic and rubber pipe, plastic containers and other misc items.
Easy grade trip, with wellie depth water in first part of sough.
As it is intended to transport plastic pipe to a storage facility elsewhere in the
Peak District, a suitable vehicle is required. Can you help? If you can, contact Paul
Chandler.
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| Equipment: |
Wear boilersuit or oversuit. No crawling involved. Bring gloves.
Also bring packed lunch and drink if stopping all day, although food available in Castleton. |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
Castleton village car park |
| Time |
10:00am |
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| Northern Dale Mines, Wensley |
Sunday 4th February 2007 |
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| Description |
Lords & Ladies Mine - Easy/Moderate grade.
Dry, apart from static shallow pools. Crawling involved, so bring knee pads.
Upper Lords & Ladies Mine - Moderate grade.
Dry mine. Optional short climb to 'Lower Series' will be rigged with ladder or rope.
Note: These trips are not suitable for complete novices.
Further information on the Lords & Ladies Mine complex can be found in Mining History (PDMHS)
Vol 16, No 3. An article concerning Lords & Ladies Mine can be found in "Archaeology and
Conservation in Derbyshire - 2005" magazine.
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| Equipment: |
Lamp, helmet etc. Wear oversuit or boilersuit. Cowstails, suitable belay belt and
karabiner (if you have them) and/or SRT kit will be required if using ladder or rope. |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet |
Matlock Railway Station car park |
| Time |
10.00am |
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| Exploring Tunnels and Mines in unusual areas of the UK |
Wednesday 31st January 2007 |
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| Description |
This slide presentation will be to unusual underground locations. The areas to be visited are: Williamson's Tunnels, Liverpool: Kent Hill Gravel Mine: Audley & Beech Cave (Mine), Beech, Staffs: Winsford Salt Mine, Cheshire: Stockport Air Raid Shelter: Whitworth Gritstone Mine, Rochdale: Ashnott Mine, Trough of Bowland, Lancs: Collyweston Slate Mines, Northants: Nottingham Caves: and Dragonby Ironstone Mine, Scunthorpe.
NB. For your comfort, bring a cushion as most of the seats are hard.
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| Presenter |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time |
7.30pm |
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| Five Dales Circular Walk |
Wednesday 24th January 2007 |
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| Description: |
Walk visiting five White Peak Dales, namely Tideswell Dale, Miller's Dale, Cressbrook Dale, Tansley Dale and Litton Dale. It is an easy grade walk of about 5 miles along good paths although Miller's Dale may be wet underfoot. Some road walking.
The walk passes various mine entrances and mining features.
For further information on Tansley Dale and Cressbrook Dale, see PDMHS Bulletin Vol 7, No 2. Additionally, further information on this area, can be found
in various Society Newsletters (from No 101) in the regular series of short notes, entitled Peak District Mines Observations and Discoveries.
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| Equipment: |
Bring usual walking gear, camera, packed lunch and drink and a copy of OS map White Peak Explorer OL24. |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
10.00am Tideswell Dale car park (NGR SK154742) |
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| Pretoria Chert Mine, Bakewell |
Sunday 21st January 2007 |
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| Description: |
This is an easy grade dry trip that is suitable for novices. Access into mine is via a 15ft deep shaft, using a fixed steel ladder. Mostly large walking size passages, which are steeply inclined in places. There are some superb packwalls and artefacts. Worth bringing a camera. Party size is limited.
For further information on this mine see Mining History (PDMHS) Vol 13, No 5.
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| Equipment: |
Lamp, helmet etc. Wear oversuit or boilersuit. |
| Leader |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
Call for details - places are limited |
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| Exploring Derbyshire/Cheshire Caves and Mines |
Wednesday 17th January 2007 |
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| Description |
The first part of this video evening programme will visit Overton Mine at Ashover followed by Shout, a video about the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation. After the interval it is to two underground locations in Cheshire, namely Astbury Hydraulic Lime Company Limestone Mine and Mow Cop Tunnels and Tramways. |
| Presenter |
Paul Chandler
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| Venue |
Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath |
| Time |
7.15pm for 7.30pm |
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| White Peak Edges Walk - Baslow |
Mon. 1st Jan 2007 |
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| Description: |
A great way to start the New Year with a refreshing walk with, hopefully, excellent
views from the three edges, namely Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow. Good paths throughout, with only
one steepish, rocky ascent up onto Froggatt Edge. Some road walking. The first part of the walk
is on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. Well behaved dogs welcome, no need to book.
This is a joint walk with Masson Caving Group. |
| Equipment: |
Bring usual walking gear, packed lunch and a drink. Also worth bringing camera,
binoculars and a copy of OS Map White Peak Explorer OL24. |
| Leader |
Paul Chandler
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| Meet: |
9:45am for 10:00am start at Baslow village Pay & Display car park. SK258721 |
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| From Lead Mining to Tourism - Matlock Bath |
Wed. 27th Dec. 2006 |
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| Description: |
Walk off some of that Christmas turkey with a guided walk in around Matlock Bath visiting
numerous lead-mining sites, and exploring the growth of tourism within the area. |
| Equipment: |
Bring usual walking gear, "The Boat House" will be laying on their usual fine
offering of food after the walk for those who want it! |
| Leader |
Tony Wood
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| Meet: |
10:30am start at the station car park, Matlock Bath |
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