Coal mining talk at iconic location in North Tipp this Saturday

An afternoon gathering at Copper Steeple hosted by miners and the local mining heritage group where the coalmining history of the area will be presented this Saturday 17 August as part of Heritage week.

Find out about the timescale and locations of the commercial collieries or mines in the area and see some of the miners’ own stories, recollections and photographs collected over the years.

Learn about culm balls as a domestic fuel and also as an addition to traditional lime mortar.

Visit the 96’ high chimney, our beacon to our mining past; and discover the important journey now on to restore and save Copper Steeple for the future.

Meeting Point: Off the R691 towards Coalbrook GPS 52.59393, -7.57384