In the 1850's the Hebden Moor Mining Company invested much time and effort into exploiting the resources but the area was only productive for about a decade. Today significant evidence of the lead workings are still evident with a hush line, reservoir and several derelict buildings being visible.

Lichens are a much unrecorded section of our wildlife. Yet they cover 6-8 percent of the world’s land surface. Recently more people have become aware of the symbiotic relationship of the fungus and alga which make up the lichen. The aim is for you to be able to identify some common, local lichens by the end of the evening.