Heritage Open Days - Nenthead Mines

A few shots from a visit to Nenthead Mines during the annual Heritage Open Days this weekend, when there are many events and special openings around the country:

Approaching a drift in a hillside .....

..... closer .....

..... and through the gate

A tour guide at a lower level drift

Inside the lead mine .....

..... modern tubs .....

..... and stalactites in an old area .....

..... possibly worked by some of these

Nenthead Mines have been run by a new conservation society since last year.