Lead and Leadmining

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

An important industry in Britain from Roman times, this book tells the story of leadmining under the hills of south-west England, Wales, the Mendips, the Pennines, the Lake District, the Isle of Man and Scotland.'

Author Bio

Lynn Willies has been interested in leadmining for many years. He has specialised in the Peak District industry, and was awarded a PhD for his work by Leicester University. He has helped to reopen the Magpie Sough, raise a hydraulic engine from deep underground, and restore the oldest industrial chimney in the world. He is project leader for the Peak District Mining Museum and is involved as a mining archaeological consultant both in Britain and overseas.