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Title: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: mistericeman on April 24, 2016, 07:20:33 pm
First and foremost big thanks to those that joined us on this trip....
Extra thanks to Mick for the lift  :Dancing-Chilli1group:

Apologies for the slight pfaff finding the entrance (I don't usually struggle... BUT ;-))

Anyway what a fab trip to a mine of epicness.... Crumbly in places AND fall to your death through heavily rotten floors deep in others lol.

Great fun... Bring on the next one.

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Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Chippers on April 24, 2016, 09:21:32 pm
The Bidston Experimental area http://www.aditnow.co.uk/documents/Parc-Lead-Mine/bidston-tidal.pdf (http://www.aditnow.co.uk/documents/Parc-Lead-Mine/bidston-tidal.pdf)

So you know all about it now don'tcha?
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Chippers on April 24, 2016, 09:23:06 pm
Excellent day - really enjoyed it - where are we going next?
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: espacekiller on April 25, 2016, 09:37:32 am
Wow that looks great, although it does look a bit crusty in places.
Does the level have a lot of false woodedn floors? False floors scare me, espacially as there seem to be some sizable drops looking at the pictures  :o.
It looks like they have worked the Vein above and below the main level?

I had a quick look in Buckden Gavel Lead mine a few weeks ago up near us, just a simple  500m walk in the main level as we took the kids in for a look, nowt impresive but i think i will go back without the kids for a proper look and little chance of false floors as they worked above the main level.

Don't think this would be worth a special visit unless you are in the area it is worth it for the waterfall walk up Buckden gill, i will se if i can get som pictures up here if you are interested.
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Willy Eckerslyke on April 25, 2016, 11:07:35 am
Great photos! Glad you had a good time.  lkebtn
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: mickandpaula101 on April 25, 2016, 05:07:42 pm
let's dig our own.anyone want abig hole  in their garden?leafers down the pit
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Samc88 on April 27, 2016, 08:49:43 pm
Gutted I couldnt come in the end

Funny that first pic, can only see three people there  whstle
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Redwinch on April 28, 2016, 09:10:59 am
Great photos, Ian, this digital camera lark is worlds away from when I was in Parc with a film camera, oh, the impatient wait for the film to be developed, only to find the lens cap was still on, or your hand was still over the lens, etc, happy days and a great mine, thanks for the memories ( I think there is a song somewhere, i'll leave that to chippers!)

We could always visit Swaledale, if there is any interest, and yes I will come along !
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Gossamer on April 28, 2016, 07:47:45 pm
 lkebtn
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: mickandpaula101 on March 13, 2021, 08:15:46 pm
just looked at these pics again.brilliant.
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: kev on March 20, 2021, 11:03:24 am
After Covid, it would be nice to have a bit of a minex trip for old times sake. 8)
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: mickandpaula101 on March 20, 2021, 12:03:31 pm
fingers crossed it won't be too long
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: Redwinch on March 26, 2021, 10:41:34 am
Dont forget me !!!!! wdesmle
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: mickandpaula101 on March 27, 2021, 03:47:46 pm
that ballroom s still on my list mate.i'll see what might be interesting nearer to where we are now as well.
Title: Re: Trip to Parc lead mine North Wales..... The pictures
Post by: kev on March 28, 2021, 10:08:19 am
Ah yes, The Ballroom.
Never seen it myself either.😎