A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone..... from Dj.....

A 'mono' treatment from 2018,..''Magpie Mine'' is a preserved disused lead mine near the village of Sheldon in Derbyshire, the free to walk about area of five lead mines [but all shafts are sealed],. is a protected Monument.
Derbyshire has a history of industrial lead mining going back to Roman times and lead mining at this site goes back to at least the 17th century. Magpie Mine is recorded back to 1740, after over 200 years of operation, which closed in 1958 and was the last working lead mine in Derbyshire.

Heide, buonacoppi, cammino, Fred Fouarge and 33 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Christa1004 ^club

I didn't know that lead mining goes back to Roman times, interesting description. HFF David.

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thanks for comment Christa'... a ''HFF'' to you - and a ''Good weekend'' too - from Dj..UK.

5 months ago.

GrahamH ^club

The fence appears to need a little preservation too. HFF David.

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to GrahamH ^club

Gotcha Graham,, yes,.. the 'leaning against the wall' type,...A ''HFF'' to you - and Cheers'.. from Dj.

5 months ago.

Dinesh ^club

Interesting info

This site www2.bgs.ac.uk/mendips/minerals/Mins_Mines_2.htm#:~:text=However%2C%20it%20wasn't%20until,region%2C%20one%20dated%20AD%2049. says lead mining was going in Britain by Romans arounf 49 AD

<b<HFF / best wishes

PS High-born Romans sipped beverages cooked in lead vessels and channeled spring water into their homes through lead pipes (pictured). Some historians argue that lead poisoning plagued the Roman elite with diseases such as gout and hastened the empire's fall. ~ Source, - Internet search

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David G Johnson ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

Thanks for the link - Dinesh,.. it's very interesting to learn these things,.. a ''HFF'' to you - and 'Good wishes' too - from > Dj.

5 months ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Interesting site of industrial archaeological remains! HFF, David!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Have a HFF Dimas,... keep well - and Cheers'' from David J.

5 months ago.

LotharW ^club

HFF, David und ein schönes Wochenende!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thanks Lothar'.... a ''Good weekend'' to you too - and a ''HFF'' from > Dj.

5 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

a beautiful image!

Happy Friday and coming weekend!

5 months ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

HFF David, merci pour les informations de ces vestiges, un endroit qui mérite bien cette cette image !
Amitiés

5 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

An interesting piece of industrial heritage David. Looks in good condition. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.

5 months ago.

Kayleigh ^club

Happy Weekend Dj :-)

5 months ago.

Xata ^club

HFF David, bw suits well

5 months ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, have a perfect weekend

5 months ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Interesting. I have seen evidence of lead mining in the limestone hills of Derbyshire but not seen such well preserved buildings. I thought it was a Cornish tin mine until I read the caption. Must visit!
HFF David & have a great weekend.

5 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

A great shot with a very vintage feeling and interesting information, David. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.

5 months ago.

Diana Australis ^club

This is really classy Dj…minimalist and telling a story..
Hope you have a super weekend

5 months ago.

Amelia ^club

An exciting area, Dj, and I particularly like the B&W treatment of these old mine works.

5 months ago.

TOZ ^club

Love exploring the old mines David
Have a great weekend
TOZ

5 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A while since I was here too. Nice in mono. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

5 months ago.

Berny ^club

HFF, David!

5 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Excellent and interesting image David.
I like the mono which gives a period feel ,
HFF and a great weekend!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks RRoger,.. a HFF to you too;;. and a ''Good weekend'' from > Dj.

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A fascinating piece of history David and a really beautiful black and white image with lovely light and tones.

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Cheers'''..... Keith,..(HFF),,,, keep well and go steady,.. from Dj..

5 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF and a nice weekend, DJ !

5 months ago.

Makrofan ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Makrofan ^club

Thank you Karl..... a HFF to you - and good wishes from > Dj.

5 months ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Eine sehr gut erhaltene Erinnerung an eine verflössene Ära, David.
Perfekt gezeigt.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende
Erich

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thanks Erich,.. have a fine weekend yourself - and a HFF from David J..

5 months ago.

gezginruh ^club

Very beautiful B&W !
HFF and have a great weekend,David!

Best wishes
Füsun

5 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Un beau n&b pour cette photo merci pour l'info bonne soirée.

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Patrick Brandy ^club

Thanks Patrick,.. have a good weekend yourself,.. keep well and HFF from > Dj

5 months ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF David!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

Cheers Erhard,.. a HFF to you - and keep well - from Dj.

5 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Beeindruckend in S/W!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, David!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thanks Wilhelm,.. a HFF to you... and enjoy your weekend too - and best wishes from > Dj.

5 months ago.

MaggsMep ^club

Great shot Dj - love the mono treatment. HFF

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to MaggsMep ^club

Thanks Maggs'.. keep well and Good wishes (HFF) and a ''Good weekend'' to you too - // Dj

5 months ago.

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