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Web Site Links
UK Mine Explorer Sites
mineexplorer.com (Roy Fellows)An individual website covering the various mining projects and activities in which I have been personally involved, plus some personal history, views on current affairs which are sometimes quite strong, the annual NAMHO field meet, and some other stuff. Slightly offbeat in places.
Chris CowderyAn excellent resource containing information about many of the mines of north Wales, including a rather exciting write up of the Croesor-Rhosydd through trip
Friends of CwmorthinInformation about the group working to maintain access to this historic Welsh slate mine, includes the facility to donate online to support the ongoing work at the mine
Cave and Mine ExplorationBarney's excellent collection of underground photographs from across the UK
Mine Explorer SocietyMine exploration group focusing on the Nenthead Valley and surrounding areas
Mine ExplorationMine exploration web site
International Mine Explorer Sites
Abandoned Mines of NJA site formed to snapshot and catalogue the numerous abandoned mines in the State of NJ, USA, contains excellent above and below ground photographs
SPOD ProjectSubterranean picture of the day (Russian content) aims to display a different underground photograph every day from mines and caves worldwide
IronMiners.comA group of mine researchers dedicated toward preserving and presenting the historic mining industry of the US to the armchair explorer
UndergroundMiners.comThe official site for abandoned coal mine research in the US with an excellent photographic archive
Mines of SardiniaMining archaeology and tourism in Sardinia
Coalfields of the Appalachian MountainsA highly detailed site dedicated to the coalfields of the Appalachian Mountains, containing detailed text, maps and photographs
Iberian Topographical MineralogyThis site contains information on the mines and minerals of the Iberian peninsular (Spanish)
The Hnatows' Trekking & Exploration GroupA group exploring and photographing disused mines in Poland (Polish, English version coming soon)
UK Mining Research & Information Sites
UK Mining RemainsWeb site devoted to a wide selection of some of the UK mining sites and significant remains
UK Mining WalksWeb site devoted to hidden surface remains and walks around historic UK mining sites
Hendrecoed North Wales Mining HistoryThe Hendrecoed north Wales mining history website is a project to document and make public some aspects of the mining history and associated industrial archaeology of north Wales
National Association of Mining History OrganisationsRepresents NAMHO's membership, more than 90 groups involved in research and mine exploration in the UK
Durham Mining MuseumA fantastic resource of facts, figures and photographs from the mining regions of the north of England
Welsh Coal MinesDedicated to recording all the mines within the Welsh Coalfields including statistics and photographs; the site also runs an active forum
MiningHeritgage.comFree historical material related to mining and minerals, sponsored by Resources Computing International Ltd., includes the complete set of woodcut illustrations from Agricola's de re Matellica
The Slate Industry of North and Mid WalesDave Sallery's excellent site featuring many photographs of the remains of the Welsh slate industry
West Wheal Mary Ann MineSite detailing the history and minerals of the West Wheal Mary Ann Mine in Menheniot, Cornwall
Cornish Mining from Cornwall in FocusThe Mines of Cornwall - their history, locations and descriptions
Remains of the Welsh Slate IndustryRemains of the Welsh Slate Industry (ROTSWI), a fantasitc collection of photographs by one man of Welsh slate mines and quarries gathered over several decades
Tin Mining in CornwallAn excellent site covering Cornish tin mining; it's history, regions and remains
Yorkshire Main CollieryInformation and photographs from Yorkshire Main Colliery and other Yorkshire collieries
Baddesley Mine Disaster of 1882An excellent site detailing the explosion at Baddesley Pit, 1882
Subterranea BritannicaSubterranea Britannica ('Sub Brit') studies all man-made and man-used underground space, this includes mines, but also a vast range of other sites, regular conferences and site visits are arranged and a magazine is published three times a year
History of Irthlingborough Iron Ore MineA very detailed study of Irthlingborough Iron Ore Mine and it's history
North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical EngineersWorld's largest mining library and archive. Covers coal and metalliferous mining. Over 1,060,000 catalogued items relating to mining included in on-line catalogue. Archive records, including maps and plans from mid sixteenth century. Detailed mine records, maps and seam plans. Detailed records of borings and sinkings. Geological and minerals plans by the thousands. Reference only library. Librarian services available by phone or e-mail.
Flintshire Lead MiningChris Ebbs site on the history of lead mining in Flintshire
Thurcroft CollierySite dedicated to the history and workforce of Thurcroft Colliery
International Mining Research & Information Sites
Old Forge Coal MinesPennsylvania Department of Mines Inspector Reports, U.S. Bureau of Mines Bulletins, and in the historical section over 100 reports, stories, and manuals on coal mining
UK Preserved Mining / Heritage Sites
Keswick Mining MusuemThe first mining museum to be established in Cumbria and it hosts the finest collection of mining memorabilia in the country including the Ian Tyler Collection, The Willie Shaw Collection of Minerals and part of The William Creighton and The Willie Hemmingway Collection
National Slate Museum, LlanberisBringing back to life the inheritance of the north Wales slate industry, which roofed the industrial revolution, not so much a museum as a pocket of history, it is as though the quarrymen and engineers have only just put down their tools and left the courtyard for home
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, CornwallA preserved Cornish tin mine run by Pendeen Community Heritage, a registered charity and not for profit company which runs the site as a visitor centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage CentreA unique underground kingdom created by philanthropist Joseph Williamson in the 1820's and 1830's
Friends of Williamson's TunnelsThe official site of the Friends of Williamson's tunnels, an underground kingdom beneath Liverpool dating from the early 1800s
Working at Dylife's Martha WheelA reguarly updated report of restoration of the Dylife Martha Pit (see also Mining in the Dylife Area)
Clubs & Societies (Mine Exploration and Caving/Mine Exploration)
Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History SocietyCATMHS is a society interested in historical industrial sites with an emphasis on mining remains above and below ground, it is actively involved with the exploration of these sites
Eldon Pothole ClubOfficial website of Eldon Pothole Club based in Buxton, Derbyshire, UK
Wealden Cave & Mine SocietyOfficial website of the Wealden Cave & Mine Society, the society was established in the 1960s and is based in Surrey
Carn-Brea Mining SocietyFormed in 1974 with the objective of encouraging the study of all aspects of mining, geology and mineralogy in the South West of England
South Gloucestershire Mines Research GroupA local group researching into the mining that occurred in the area until the middle of the last century. We do lectures, exhibition, research and active digging and exploration.
Great Orme Exploration SocietySite is dedicated to the exploits of the "diggers" of the Great Orme Exploration Society past and present, photos, trip reports and information on the Great Orme copper mines
Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS)Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS) web site - mining history, archaeology, mine exploration and preservation, underground and surface meets and social events
North Wales Caving Club - cave and mine exploration in North WalesThe oldest club in the area dedicated to the original exploration of caves and mines
Welsh Mines SocietyA Society for research and exploration of mines and quarries in Wales; holds weekend field meets and occasional conferences
Urban Underground Exploration
UrbanUnderworldUrban exploration website focussed mainly on unearthing the UK's biggest storm drains, other exploits including exporing disused mines in North Wales and the Lake District
Underground Communities
Dark PlacesMeeting point for (mostly underground) explorers to chat and share information
Miner / Explorer Friendly Accommodation
Cherrytree CottageBed and Breakfast accommodation, miner friendly and opposite Brewery Shaft!
Gear Suppliers
Up & UnderExcellent gear provider, selling a good range of caving related kit, based in Cardiff
Excellent StuffOfficial UK distributor for the StenLight S7 caving and mine exploration LED lamp and accessories
Protector LampProtector's Flame Safety Lamps have been in constant use since 1873 and the GR6S Garforth lamp is still the approved method of checking for firedamp in all UK coal mines. A modified lamp has carried the flame for all Olympic torch relays, most recently in Vancouver and next year for London.
Mining & Quarrying Related Books
Moore BooksSpecialist books covering mining, speleology, industrial history, caving, walking, travel and the outdoors
Penhellick PublicationsPenhellick Publications produces mining and historical books by Mining Historian Allen Buckley and Mining Engineer Karla Riekstins
Books on Welsh Coal Mining and CollieriesCovers all aspects of the South Wales coalfield including the collieries, districts, ownership, disasters and trade unions
Industrial Archaeology
I.A.RecordingsI.A.Recordings is a voluntary organisation formed in 1982 to make moving picture records of historic industry, covering everything from Aqueducts to Zinc mines: creating an archive for posterity and providing copies on DVD and video tape for sale to help fund the recording work. Mining is particularly well represented with hundreds of disused and working mines recorded both above and below ground, in the UK and abroad.
The Trevithick SocietyFormed in 1935 to save the Levant beam winding engine from being scrapped, the Trevithick society has interests in Cornish industry wherever it may be
Other Links
Funicular Railways of the UKThis site contains details and numerous photographs of inclines and tramways at various mines and quarries in the UK
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