Overton Mine - "A Mine & its Miners"

This record of Overton Mine (Ashover, Derbyshire) was created in part for the mine owners who had kindly allowed access for many years to mine explorers via a shaft in their back garden. At the time of filming there was very little in the way of extra light to film these ancient workings, but this in some ways adds to the atmosphere. It provides a record for others who might never get a chance to explore this very old mine.
The film includes a filmed descent of the 80ft shaft, followed by an underground tour of the main section of the mine. Finally, three of the former fluorspar workers are interviewed as they revisit the rusting headstocks and cage, recalling their days in the mine more than 30 years ago.
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[@kateworthingtonuk]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks again for sharing. Just goes to show how little we know about small mining operations in relatively recent years. Lovely to hear the stories from the local lads that worked there. Very interesting. 👍

[@davidwebb5674]

Thanks very much Kate. We were lucky to track down the original flourspar workers and I wished I had had more time to interview them underground as well. Having closely examined the flimsy cage they used for travelling to work I was tempted to ask about health and safety but thought better of it. David