Mines Of The Lake District Fells

The mining of lead, copper, zinc and a variety of other minerals was once a flourishing, though not always profitable, Lakeland industry. This book is a compact, comprehensive, catalogue and history of the numerous mines and trial levels to be found on the Lake District Fells. It will appeal to the fell walker, geologist, industrial historian or anyone else who wishes to know something of the history, nature and extent of these old and fascinating workings.