Hi
If anyone is interested - the Shropshire Mines Trust is opening
Snailbeach Mine in Shropshire to the public 16-17th September as part of
Heritage Open Days. Details as below.
WHERE?
Snailbeach Lead Mine is in the village of Snailbeach in Shropshire.
This is 2 miles south of Minsterley off the A488 road from Shrewsbury -
Bishops Castle. Look for the signs and park at the Village Hall.
WHEN?
The weekend of 16-17th September 2000, from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day.
WHY?
This event is being organised by Shropshire Mines Trust and Snailbeach
Women's Institute as part of Heritage Open Days 2000 across Europe. All
events are free apart from the underground tour for which we are asking
a small donation to our preservation fund.
WHAT’S ON?
Surface tours of the mine
Underground tours of the mine
Surface walk of surrounding mining remains
Displays, souvenirs and refreshments in the Village Hall.
VILLAGE HALL
Everybody should go to the Village Hall first for information on the
activities. There will be displays and sales of souvenirs and
refreshments.
SURFACE TOURS
This mine has perhaps the best set of lead mine buildings in the UK.
Self-guided walks around the surface remains and buildings of the mine
will take place during the day with guides at certain points to explain
about the history. These points include the Locomotive Shed,
Blacksmith's Shop (with the forge working on the day), Interpretation
Centre, George's Shaft headgear (recently rebuilt) and Lordshill
Enginehouse.
CIRCULAR WALK
On each day at 10.00am prompt from the Village Hall there will be a
guided walk of about 5 miles which will give you the chance to find out
about the mining and social history, as well as the wildlife of the
surrounding area. The walk will return to the Village Hall at about
2pm. You will need sensible footwear and come prepared in case of rain
as the walk climbs to the top of a hill.
UNDERGROUND TOURS
There will be underground trips into Day Level, which is easy flat
walking. Helmets will be provided and the level will be lit but you may
like to bring a torch for extra lighting. There is a short section of
muddy walking at the end so if you do not have wellies or boots then
bring a change of dry footwear. This is an additional option and will
be available on payment of a donation to the Shropshire Mines Trust
Preservation Fund. At the end will be displays of mining equipment and
a guide will explain about mining techniques.
FURTHER INFORMATION
More details can be obtained from Adrian Pearce
72 Hopkins Heath, Shawbirch, Telford TF5 0LZ
Tel. 01952-405369
Internet website :-
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~lizcolin/smtheri.htm
Adrian
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