Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This webinar discusses the dangers of mines exploration as well as past mines rescue operations undertaken by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA).
The presentation also includes a section on the main mining locations situated around UWFRA’s area of operations.
Agenda
* UWFRA and Mines Rescue
* Mining areas local to Grassington
* Identifying mineshafts
* The dangers of mines exploration
* Mine gasses
Presenter
Sam Roberts
Sam Roberts is a mine explorer and caver as well as being a founding member of the Grassington Mines Appreciation Group. He is also a member of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association who provide mountain, cave and mines rescue services in the Yorkshire Dales.
This webinar discusses the dangers of mines exploration as well as past mines rescue operations undertaken by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA).
The presentation also includes a section on the main mining locations situated around UWFRA’s area of operations.
Agenda
* UWFRA and Mines Rescue
* Mining areas local to Grassington
* Identifying mineshafts
* The dangers of mines exploration
* Mine gasses
Presenter
Sam Roberts
Sam Roberts is a mine explorer and caver as well as being a founding member of the Grassington Mines Appreciation Group. He is also a member of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association who provide mountain, cave and mines rescue services in the Yorkshire Dales.
