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The Peak District National Park and much of the surrounding countryside was once mined
extensively for Lead, Fluorspar, Barytes and other minerals. Much of the now-familiar and naturalised
landscape has been modified considerably by ancient miners, with hillocks, old lead veins,
and ancient engine houses & mine buildings forming an integral part of the modern-day
landscape. Across the area are many archaeological features relating to mining activities
– some dating back several hundred years, some considerably more recent.
The Peak District Mines Historical Society exists to preserve these important industrial
heritage sites, and to promote interest and understanding in mines, mining and minerals –
and in the fascinating and varied mining history.
Through this website, we hope to present to a wider audience the aims, objectives,
activities and resources of the society.
Interested in joining the Peak District Mines Historical Society?
Then go to the
"joining PDMHS" page of this website to find out more -
or you can simply download a membership application form if you prefer.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday 17th February 2010
Film Evening
Exploration and Discovery (evening)
The third of Dave Webb's film evenings for the Society. "To Titan from the Top" and "Bagshawe Resurgence – A Source of Potential" - two "must-see" films
about cave exploration and cave diving. Riveting footage of underground exploration, with a human touch.
See newsletter or
click here for full details.
Open to guests and non-members, donation to Society funds welcomed.
Latest News
January 11th 2010 - NAMHO project
The National Association of Mining History Organisations (NAMHO) has begun a project, part funded by English Heritage
over the next two years, to develop a Research Framework for the Archaeology of the Extractive Industries (Mining and Quarrying).
As part of the first stage of that project NAMHO will be holding a series of seminar/workshops across England; the first of which
will be held at the Tamar Valley Centre, in Gunnislake, on 20 February 2010. The purpose of the seminar is to discuss the current
state of knowledge for mining and quarrying archaeology in the South West of England. There will be three presentations on aspects
of the archaeology over the course of the day with ample time for discussion and contributions from the floor. Would those interested
in attending please contact the Project Director - Dr Peter Claughton - by e-mail P.F.Claughton[at]exeter.ac.uk or by 'phone 01437 532578.
Contributing to the Newsletter
A note from the Newsletter Editor:
Contributions to the PDMHS Newsletter will always be gratefully received. There are a number of ways you can send your masterpiece in:-
- By Email
This is perhaps in many ways the most convenient way for those equipped to use it. Preferably please send text as a Microsoft Word document. Try to keep to a simple format,
I would recommend Times New Roman in 16 point for main headings, 14 point for sub-headings and 12 point for the main body of the text. Please try to give your work a meaningful title.
DO NOT embed photographs or diagrams in the text, send the images separately. Ideally send photographs as 300dpi RGB JPEG or TIFF files, drawings and diagrams may be sent in any convenient bitmap or vector format.
- By Post
If you wish to send your work by post it is best typed following the email guidelines - the text can then be scanned in directly using OCR. However, I am perfectly happy to accept legible hand written articles too...
Good quality photographs and drawings are always welcome, or could be sent as digital images on a CD.
- By Telephone
You could even phone me and dictate an item while I crayon it on the wall to be typed later. However you choose your contribution will be most welcome.
My contact details can be found in the PDMHS Newsletter, or you can email items to: newsletter[at]pdmhs.com
Additions to Web Site
Details of the latest edition of Mining History (Volume 17 No. 3) are now on-line. This is free to paid-up members; non-members
who would like to purchase a copy are advised to contact the Mining Museum at Matlock Bath.
Details of the Winter meets list and film evenings are now on-line. Keep checking the meets and events list for details.
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T'Owd Man - the mediaeval miner
Side Mine, Matlock Bath.
Photo by M. Long
Blue Shaft, Engine Vein, Alderley Edge copper mines
The PDMHS web site is sponsored by www.ledcavinglamp.co.uk
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