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Exhibition showing the history of lead mining throughout the Peak District. Crawl and climb through a maze of twisted tunnels and shafts to feel for yourself the cramped conditions of a Derbyshire lead miner. Read about the strange and ancient laws that controlled the miner's and marvel at a history dating back over 2000 years to Roman times.
Climbing shafts (for the young at heart)
Hazard tunnel (if you dare)
Rag and chain pump
Working models
Slide show
Rocks and minerals (including the Howie collection)
Informative displays.
