Last Thursday, James Cartwright showed us his fascinating photos of an unfamiliar Wales: far underground in the lead and slate mines of Ceredigion and Gwynedd.
Then, on a surprisingly sunny Sunday, James took us to this forbidding lead mine east of Talybont and gave us an expert tour of the workings and their history (above ground). As well as sketching and taking photographs, we hunted for galena on the spoil heaps and enjoyed the spectacular views.
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| The ruined mine buildings brood over an adit |
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| James Cartwright (left) shows the adit to group members and Sid |
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| The sun glances across a Cladonia colony on the spoil heap |
Many thanks to Juliet for these brilliant photos.
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| ... and they were never seen again. |
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