In times past, one of the industries on the Rock was lead mining. Today the mines are silent and exhausted; only their ruins stand as testament to the livelihoods eked out in these hills. One of these mines is not far from where I live and is a favourite place for walking and taking photos.
The remains of the site office. The sign says "NO TIPPING".
No Tipping
I love this chimney. It looks about ready to fall over, but it's been like this for years. You might say it's the Rock's very own Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The Leaning Chimney of Mann
This chimney is kinda cool too. The Victorians really knew how to build things and even their industrial architecture was made to be pleasing to the eye. Notice how the corner stones contrast with the ones in the middle.
Square Chimney
The mines are located high up in the hills and the men who worked there had commanding views of the countryside. Here you can see the Irish Sea down through the Glen Maye Valley.
Miner's View
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