BRADWELLS IMAGES OF BLUE JOHN STONE

Blue John Stone is a variety of common mineral Fluorspar that is mined from around the hills in the Peak District village of Castleton. This book, written by two highly knowledgeable mine owners, introduces the reader to the history of mining in the area and locations of the deposits of Blue John, it covers the mining methods and how the caverns look today. It features photographs showing the caverns and examples of ornaments made many years ago along with contemporary work that can be purchased in some of the local shops that specialise in working with Derbyshire Blue John Stone.