A blade cutter of some sort rather than an angle grinder I hope, given the tank will still likely be full of kerosene fumes? 💣

Oil tanks are usually made out of sheet a lot thinner than 4mm, so probably not suitable. A couple of observations about using steel...

I've seen that one at surface, and it's run in.

I think that may be a limekiln raking arch rather than a mine level - haven't walked up that road for a while but there are a few...

As far as I was aware, the term "blackmail" came from the Borders and was certainly in use there in the early 16th century - it...

The land is currently for sale - https://www.bagshaws.com/property/land-off-salters-lane-matlock-de4-2pa-2/ It has been rented by the...

Those hillocks do suggest pipe outcrop - could be a worthwhile dig!

That's t-shirt gold 😁

Or you could come back home to the Red Mecca, perhaps?

I'll see your blue and raise you green and grey all in one song...

I have today received email from Companies House Compliance Team. Striking off due to non submission of accounts is normally done after...

Dragging the tone of the discussion down again, I'm reminded of this Tom Paxton song...

Reminds me of the Gary Larson Far Side cartoon...

I prefer egg, sausage and bacon. But, I'm open to trying fried vegan.

Very likely, there are some of the less visited bits at the western end that I'm pretty sure go further, and connected to shafts at one...