Derbyshire Lead Mining History
This article details some of the history of lead mining in Derbyshire, England.
Read more about Derbyshire Lead Mining History: Background, Mining Methods, 16th-century Technical Change, Mining Customs, Pollution, Mine Drainage, Cupola Smelting, The End of Lead-mining in Derbyshire
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