The Bidston Experimental area http://www.aditnow.co.uk/documents/Parc-Lead-Mine/bidston-tidal.pdf

So you know all about it now don'tcha?

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  .
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.

let's dig our own.anyone want abig hole  in their garden?leafers down the pit

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 !

just looked at these pics again.brilliant.

fingers crossed it won't be too long

that ballroom s still on my list mate.i'll see what might be interesting nearer to where we are now as well.