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Ginging ... gone. Anon Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p 9. The new Whalf
Mine entrance to Hillock’s Mine has collapsed. Crewe CPC working on it.
Wych Elm Hole. Anon Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p 16. Forest of Dean
iron mine descend to -100m.
Taking the Healing Airs by Sylvia Beamon. Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144)
pp 22 - 23 illus. Speleotherapy in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland,
Berezniki Potash Mine, near Perm, Solotvin Salt Mine, Ukraine, and the
Troilus Salt Mine, at Tirgu Ocna, Rumania.
Manx Mines and Minerals by Charles Guard. Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p
24. A review by Roger Gosling of a video which presents and interesting
historical overview of mining on the island.
Welsh Mines in Trouble. Anon Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p 28. The
Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine Museum is facing closure due to financial
difficulties.
North Wales Mines Access. Anon. Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p 28. Two
North Wales clubs are negotiating with Grosvenor Estates for access to
over 12 mines.
Glengowla Show Mine Opens. Anon. Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p 28. Co
Galway, Ireland.
Around the UK. Anon. Descent Oct/Nov 1998 (144) p 28. The Caphouse
Colliery ceased it underground tours when pumping was stopped at nearly
collieries. Old tin mine tips at Blue Hills, near St Agnes, Cornwall
are being reworked by a miner who has set up a water wheel-driven
five-head stamp.
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