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Demonstrating rock drilling

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ENGINE VEIN (2017) (by Rob S)James briefs a group on safety before going inExplaining the Engine Vein fault
Elaine describing the method of processing the oreJames demonstrating to a young visitorDescending the stairs into the main chamber
Olly talking to a group in the main chamberElaine explaining the width of the veinThat's that done!
WOOD MINE (various years)At the Wood Mine entrance in the early daysWood Mine entrance before the adit was cleared
Young chemistsApproaching North End ChambersDisplays in Sand Cavern
Displays in Sand CavernDemonstrating rope techniquesDemonstrating rock drilling
Excavation at Timber ShaftExcavation at Timber ShaftStands and shelters
A young family after the tripMore young chemistsPart of the Open Day team
Removing the cablingTaking it easyEvening social event - one of Lennie's stews
Kitting up a young visitorMineralisation being pointed out to a visitorRope techniques
ENGINE VEIN (various years)At the stands in the QuarryDemonstrating smelting
The displaysSmelting again - Steve using his smoke generatorThe stand at Engine Vein
A group on the BridgeGoing down the stairsMain chamber
Displays in Engine Vein main chamberPointing out rock formationsHappy miners - Paul (L), Harry and Steve taken by Julia
John kitted up to try some prusiking at the Engine Vein display tentsRoger demonstrates climbing a single ropeThe reception tent in the National Trust yard
Copper and bronze smelting demonstration WOOD MINE (2010)Sand Cavern. This group was kind enough to let me take pictures during their tour
This is what happens when the flash does not go offRabbit CavernsKey Chamber
Key ChamberIn the middle of the mineGreen Waterfall
Outside after the tripThe dumper and rocket took centre stage (have a look at the Rocket page on this site for the full story)

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