Peak District Lead Mining Museum

Peak District Lead Mining Museum gives you a chance that is excellent explore the fascinating history of the lead mining industry in Derbyshire, and associated with the families who did this gruelling work to make a living.There are a number of collections to explore, including papers, maps and photographs, pumping engines and devices that remove water from mines, and items which were utilized to maneuver minerals underground or more to the surface. They likewise have tens and thousands of minerals and rocks to discover in the Howie mineral collection, you can find many you check out the Wills Founder Water Pressure Engine, that is the centrepiece of the museum and it is an unbelievable feat of engineering, built in 1819 they cannot all be displayed!The collection includes tools, machinery as well as other items which were used to procedure minerals, plus personal items which belonged to miners, including footwear, helmets, and even games.Make certain. Kids (large and little) may also not want to miss the three mine that is mock and climbing tunnels, which are great fun!