Dig in for the weekend at famous Snailbeach Mines near Shrewsbury
They were once among Europe's major lead mines but several decades have passed since Snailbeach Mines were a thriving centre of activity.
Enthusiasts will get the chance for a glimpse at the 19th century site's past this weekend.
Visitors will be shown around the mines, near Shrewsbury, by Ian Storey of CBS Conservation, who is undertaking restoration work on a number of buildings at the site.
He will be talking about the forthcoming work on the mining buildings and also giving an introduction to one of the traditional building methods that will be used – the use of lime mortar.
Jon Bielstein, education officer at Snailbeach Mines, said: "This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about heritage restoration and the use of lime mortar. We are holding two sessions on Sunday. If you come to the first session you can stay and practice the hands-on work in the afternoon."
The sessions on Sunday will be held from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm and tours will be held throughout the day.
Mr Bielstein said the open days would be a good introduction to a four-day lime-mortar experience next month.
The course is running every Wednesday in October, as part of the restoration works at the mines.
"We want to give participants the skills and confidence to help undertake ongoing maintenance projects at the mines site, on local church walls, and other heritage sites as part of the work of the Stiperstones and Corndon Landscape Partnership Scheme," he said.
Those interested should call Mr Bielstein on (01938) 561741.
