{"product_id":"honister-slate-mine-9781445671994","title":"Honister Slate Mine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the rich history of Honister Slate Mine, from its Norman origins to its modern revival.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the development of Honister Mine in the Lake District, from its early days of peeling slate off the crag face to the large-scale underground mining of the Victorian era. Learn about the innovative techniques used to transport slate and the challenges faced by those who worked the mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitness the extraordinary story of Mark Weir, a local hill-farmer's son, who revived the derelict mine in the 1990s, prioritizing environmental concerns and small-scale operations. This is a must-read for anyone interested in industrial history, local heritage, and the spirit of entrepreneurship in the heart of the Lake District.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445671994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96","brand":"Alastair Cameron,Liz Withey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403399426229,"sku":"9781445671994","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fc50c5e8-a828-4a3c-865e-60f399a0ee90.jpg?v=1774969086","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/honister-slate-mine-9781445671994","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}