Inside Matlocks Forgotten Side Mine (The Red Paint Mine)

Hidden beneath the cliffs of High Tor in Matlock, Derbyshire, lies the forgotten Side Mine, also known as Slit Mine or Paint Mill adit. Dating back to the 1760s, this historic lead mine once played a vital role in Derbyshire’s mining industry before being transformed into the High Tor Colour Works, a pigment and paint factory in the 19th century. In this video, we explore the abandoned workings, discover evidence of centuries of mining, and hear the rumble of trains passing just above the mine’s flooded chambers. From Roman-era mining roots to Victorian innovation and disaster, this site reveals the deep industrial history buried beneath Matlock. ⚒️ Join us as we uncover the stories, sounds, and hidden dangers of one of Derbyshire’s forgotten underground worlds. 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ head over to - https://www.myfenix.co.uk/ and use discount code 'LU10' for a 10% discount on all Fenix torches. I've been using Fenix torches for over 6 years now, i have put there range of torches through a lot of hardships and they haven't let me down yet! all torches used in my videos are from my Fenix range grab yours now. 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗪 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙀𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝙋𝘼𝙂𝙀 ➡️ / locationunknownuk 𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈 𝙋𝘼𝙂𝙀 ➡️ / location_unknown_uk 𝙒𝙀𝘽𝙎𝙄𝙏𝙀 ➡️ https://www.locationunknownuk.com/