Lynn Willies

Lynn Willies has been interested in leadmining for many years. He has specialized in the Peak District industry and was awarded a PhD for his work by Leicester University. He has helped to reopen the Magpie Sough, raise an hydraulic engine from deep underground and restore the oldest industrial chimney in the world. He is project leader for the Peak District Mining Museum and is involved as a mining archaeological consultant both in Britain and overseas.

Lynn Willies has been interested in leadmining for many years. He has specialized in the Peak District industry and was awarded a PhD for his work by Leicester University. He has helped to reopen the Magpie Sough, raise an hydraulic engine from deep underground and restore the oldest industrial chimney in the world. He is project leader for the Peak District Mining Museum and is involved as a mining archaeological consultant both in Britain and overseas. See less