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Fred explores how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extracted from the ground.

Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme takes a look at mining.

In this programme Fred Dibnah takes a look at mining. His tour takes him from Cornwall to Scotland, exploring how tin, slate, lead, and coal were all extracted from the ground. Along the way he visits old mine workings, drives, winding engines, and descends a mine shaft strapped to the top of the cage.

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