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Posted: 13 Jul 2014

Taken: 16 Mar 2013

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Groverake

Groverake
The Groverake Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, Durham, began life as a lead mine but became a major producer of fluorspar in the second half of the twentieth century. After several years of financial problems the mine finally closed in 1999, unable to compete with low Chinese prices.

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 slgwv
slgwv club
Alas, an oft-repeated tale thruout the traditionally industrialized world.
10 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
Very interesting photo!
10 years ago.

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