Hi Chris, Ifor & Eddie, that is a gorgeous mine, so many different levels and artefacts, it makes me wonder what a miners typical day used to be like. The cribbing at 46:41 was just amazing to see and so well preserved too. I think Ifor did great on the ropes both descending and ascending, the views were spectacular at the end. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤
I really appriciate your videos.The mines are several times more interesting than the ones US and Canadian mine enthusiast film in.Much more "artifacts" about.And passages that the N americans would term as sketchy to are so much more plentiful in the British mines.Seems to be more "schetchy" too.Your mines seems older. Gives the impression of being untouched since work stopped. Not any modern graffiti and modern trash about.A big thank you for so many videos and the work to present them for us wiewers!
Thanks Per, glad you enjoy the videos as much as I enjoy making them. 👍 I think our mines in Wales are a lot more wet, which can cause a lot more collapses, and rotting timbers. Most of the mines were shut pre 1950 (a few later), so they're full of artifacts. Even a case of 100 sticks of Gelignite 🤯😂. A few areas in the mines not many people get to, so they're stuck in a time caps like they were shut yesterday full of artifacts from 1800's and the only footp are old hobnail boot prints from the old miners
although conditions are traditionally optimal for iron to oxidize, no doubt the swinging in the bridge is just it getting stronger & showing off with a wiggle.
This place is vast. The chambers are beyond massive. This is an incredible video Mr Shonky. I think my mind is blown.
Hi Chris, Ifor & Eddie, that is a gorgeous mine, so many different levels and artefacts, it makes me wonder what a miners typical day used to be like.
The cribbing at 46:41 was just amazing to see and so well preserved too.
I think Ifor did great on the ropes both descending and ascending, the views were spectacular at the end.
Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤
That cribbing!
@@Seat1AJoe I know, it's awesome isn't it, they really were great craftsmen.
@@SueGirling68 Not to mention they looked stained and painted with marine spar varnish.
Just subscribed to your channel my friend !🙋🏻♂️🙏🏼 Antonio
I really appriciate your videos.The mines are several times more interesting than the ones US and Canadian mine enthusiast film in.Much more "artifacts" about.And passages that the N americans would term as sketchy to are so much more plentiful in the British mines.Seems to be more "schetchy" too.Your mines seems older. Gives the impression of being untouched since work stopped. Not any modern graffiti and modern trash about.A big thank you for so many videos and the work to present them for us wiewers!
Thanks Per, glad you enjoy the videos as much as I enjoy making them. 👍
I think our mines in Wales are a lot more wet, which can cause a lot more collapses, and rotting timbers. Most of the mines were shut pre 1950 (a few later), so they're full of artifacts. Even a case of 100 sticks of Gelignite 🤯😂. A few areas in the mines not many people get to, so they're stuck in a time caps like they were shut yesterday full of artifacts from 1800's and the only footp are old hobnail boot prints from the old miners
The stacked rock supports blew me away, the skill of those guys... and that bridge?! Stuff of nightmares! Awesome!!
Yes, those bridges are one of my favourite things in the slate mines. There is only a few left still standing in 3 other mines.
although conditions are traditionally optimal for iron to oxidize, no doubt the swinging in the bridge is just it getting stronger & showing off with a wiggle.
“What’s that honey?” (Mumbling in background) “Sorry, I’m busy, I’m on a Shonky Tour.”
That's an incredible mine.
Better not tell you about Corsham though.