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    which caving lamp?

    Hi, I am going to be buying a new - main - lamp soon.  I had a Petzl Duo before, which I found to be very good.  But I have just been looking at reviews on the Fenix HP25 (it looks like a similar-type idea - two types of lighting, flood or focussed.  Anyone any suggestions about the Fenix...
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    PETZL HELMET WITH DUO LIGHTS

    1. PETZL DUO 15LED LAMP WITH HELMET, LITTLE USED. WITH 4 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND RECHARGER. QUICK SALE.  TIDZA AREA 2. DIGITAL CAMERA, WITH USB PORT, AND PLUG INTO NORMAL SOCKET CHARGER.  HARDLY USED.  MEMORY CARD INCLUDED. QUICK SALE NEEDED, 07527227102  mY NAME is Jonathan Buttle
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    Knowledge of mine shaft at Litton Lane End near Tideswell?

    Hi, Has anyone been down the mine shaft which is covered with a bit of corrugated iron?  This shaft is opposite the small bungalow just a few yards up the Litton road, after turning off the Tideswell to Miller's Dale road.  My brother says he's been down it, and says there's nothing, but I...
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    which ascender????

    I used to have an ascender years ago, which I used when rock climbing alone  :weep: Here is a link to a photo of an ascender which is approximately the same.  I'm afraid I've forgotten yet again how to upload images direct to this posting. http://ajbuttle.blogspot.com Anyway, the point is can...
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    water Table risen much?

    Since T Pot posted about the very low water levels down Stoney,  I'm asking more experienced cavers (than myself that is, not T Pot  :clap2:) if the past month will have made a big difference.  It's just I was thinking of going down Maury Sough today.  Any replies appreciated muchly...
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    Help, what stone is this?

    This stone I'd love to know what it is.  Found on Bradwell Moor.  Link Below. Help  appreciated http://ajbuttle.blogspot.com/ I found it on Bradwell moor near that disused quarry. Ta ps. can't work out how to insert images, hence the link to my blog I've inserted the images for you:
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    Maury Sough

    Hi, Please can you help me?  In the Lead Mining in the Peak District (Ed. T. D. Ford and J. H. Rieuwerts, 2000, 4th ed., PDMH), there is a colour photograph of 2 people inside Maury Sough.  Can anyone give me an idea as to where it is?  I've lived around Tideswell for all my life (apart from a...
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