bakewell

History Mining for chert in Bakewell has taken place since 1772, when a potter named Josiah Wedgwood recognised that the fine-grained flinty silica in that area was of an extraordinarily high quality. The chert here was often described as being of a ‘throstle-breast appearance [which] is...

So this was my first proper time under ground with my caving club.. was really good meet although not what i was expecting its half falling down :) and the rest of the set is here http://www.flickr.com/photos/115490643@N07/sets/72157640360241443/

My new torch arrived on Friday and I was itching to get out and test it Saturday was a no go because CBA set in. Sunday morning greeted me with no hangover so I decided to head over to Bakewell to visit the tunnel, I was thinking about Holme Bank Chirt mine but I wanted something bigger to...