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BBC North West Regional Documentaries: Record Detail

Accession Number

B5

Series Title

BALLADS OF THE NORTH WEST

Programme Title

GREAT LEAD RUSH

Producer

Douglas Boyd

Other Credits

Presenter: Harry Boardman; Music: Bullock Smithy

Transmission Date

07/08/73

 

colour , sound (sep), 12 mins 02 secs

Synopsis

Presenter Harry Boardman visits old mines in Derbyshire to recount the history of lead mining in the area. He describes the renowned reputation the Derbyshire mineral fields had, various disputes between miners and the closure of the area's mines in the mid-1800s. He is shown at Dirtlow Rake near Castleton, Magpie Mine and Red Soil mine near Sheldon and Shacklow Wood. Includes a song about miners, shots of a miner working underground and shots of pit heads.