As early as the 12th Century there is evidence of mining and quarrying in Cumbria, and it probably dates back to Roman times. Everwhere in Cumbria there is physical evidence of this industry to be seen - lead, copper, zinc, baryte, haematite, tungsten, graphite, fluorite, and coal were being mined and quarried.

• Honister Slate Mine
• Threlkeld Mining Museum
• Keswick Mining Museum
• Nenthead Mine
• Haig Colliery Mining Museum
• Force Crag Mine
• Millom Museum

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