Towards the end of summer and into autumn many organisations open their door as part of the Heritage Open Day scheme. I was wondering if any mine related sites are taking part this year (Grosmont Heritage Weekend on the 11th. Sept is already in the event planner) Are there any more?
I'm particularly keen to discover if Shropshire Mines Trust are doing anything at Snailbeach.

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yep Snailbeach will be open and the usual Perkins / Roberts level trips will be available.

Being honest most of you guys would be better arranging a seperate visit (can do via myself )

Mike

Barons' Cave Reigate, although not a mine, is opened by WCMS under the scheme (donations instead of entry charge), on the same day as the sand mines in Tunnel Road Reigate (entry charge), which are not part of the scheme.

from the Heritage Open Days website

Snailbeach Mine
Snailbeach, Minsterley, Shropshire, SY5 0NS
Description
Surface and underground tours of a lead mine. Visitor Centre, Locomotive Shed and Blacksmith Shop (with working forge) open. Tour to nearby Tankerville Mine. Everyone should book in at village hall first.

Parking in Village Hall car park only. Disabled drivers can park on site - ask when booking in. The Shropshire Hills Shuttle bus stops at Snailbeach village, as does the Minsterley Motors route 552/553 between Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. Both stop outside the village hall and it is a short walk up to the mine. Grid Reference: SJ377023

Opening Times
Sat 11 Sept: Tour 1000
Sun 12 Sept: Tour 1000


Pre-Booking Required
No

Additional Information
Steep ascents and rough ground in parts. Underground tour into Perkins Level - £5 adult, £2 child, £12 family. Refreshments available in village hall. Toilets are in Village Hall and car park only.

Organised By
Shropshire Mines Trust Ltd

Sorry Mike I didn't see that site.

:oops:

John

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PDMHS will be doing their usual surface tours at Magpie mine with refreshments on offer at the agen'ts house.

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Barons' Cave Reigate, although not a mine, is opened by WCMS under the scheme (donations instead of entry charge), on the same day as the sand mines in Tunnel Road Reigate (entry charge), which are not part of the scheme.

Well at least one bit of it is a mine isn't it? I'm sure I've read that in a book somewhere ::)

Would you like to carry the board about again next time?

PS. Any ex-cabinet ministers reading this, please come and see us - but let us know so we are ready for you next time! :angel:

PS. Any ex-cabinet ministers reading this, please come and see us - but let us know so we are ready for you next time! :angel:

What, so you can get a selection of sharp stones, rotten vegetables and ordure ready for throwing? :devil:

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Straying off topic, but salmonella infected eggs would have been more apt last Saturday!

PDMHS will be doing their usual surface tours at Magpie mine with refreshments on offer at the agen'ts house.

As Adam says above, Saturday 11th September between 12midday and !700rs.

Also Alderley Edge Copper Mines. w/e 4th & 5th September. http://www.derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/current_open_days.php 

Peter.

Would you like to carry the board about again next time?

Carrying the board about was not so bad, several young ladies wanted to wear my helmet and have their photo taken with me :wub:

PS. Any ex-cabinet ministers reading this, please come and see us - but let us know so we are ready for you next time! :angel:

What, so you can get a selection of sharp stones, rotten vegetables and ordure ready for throwing? :devil:

I'd suggest you discourage the whole issue. Any job I've ever been on that was visited by a Cabinet Minister was closed or cancelled a week later....

I've been in Russia on the Nordstream project, a gas pipeline to Europe, and we were visited by one V Putin Esq, who the Russian drivers glumly inform us is 'King of Russia'. Said gent has a sizeable entourage of large individuals in badly-fitting suits who took some feeding... egg-throwing not on the agenda, though

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I'd suggest you discourage the whole issue. Any job I've ever been on that was visited by a Cabinet Minister was closed or cancelled a week later....

FORMER cabinet minister ! :guns:

I'd suggest you discourage the whole issue. Any job I've ever been on that was visited by a Cabinet Minister was closed or cancelled a week later....

FORMER cabinet minister ! :guns:

doesn't seem to matter, once the evil eye is upon them....

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