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Lead Mines 28492_003
Filename: 28492_003.jpg
Size: 6048 x 4032 (18.9MB)
Date: 13th November 2013
Source: Historic England
Credit: @ Historic England Archive. Dave
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Lead Mines 28492_003
Magpie, Dirty Red Soil, Maypit, Horsesteps and Great Red Soil Lead Mines, Derbyshire, 2013
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 14883778
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, titled "Lead Mines 28492_003" captures the haunting beauty of Derbyshire's abandoned lead mines. Taken by the talented photographer Dave MacLeod in 2013, this print showcases a mesmerizing landscape filled with remnants of an industrial past. The image reveals a patchwork of contrasting elements that tell a story of human endeavor and nature's resilience. The viewer is immediately drawn to the intricate network of disused mine shafts scattered across the terrain like veins on an ancient hand. These once-thriving hubs of activity now stand silent and forgotten, their purpose long lost to time. The vibrant red soil serves as a striking backdrop against which these relics emerge, creating an intriguing contrast between man-made structures and natural surroundings. It is as if Mother Nature herself has claimed ownership over these forsaken sites, painting them with her own brushstrokes. Intriguingly, amidst this desolate scene stands a solitary magpie perched upon one of the dilapidated structures. Its presence adds an enigmatic touch to the composition – perhaps symbolizing hope or resilience in the face of decay. "Lead Mines 28492_003" transports us back in time while simultaneously reminding us that nature always reclaims what was once hers. This thought-provoking print invites contemplation about our impact on the environment and serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's ability to endure through centuries gone by.
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