VOICES FROM THE PEAK: BURNING DRAKE

A journey through the Peak District in word and sound, Burning Drake tells the story of lead. How miners found lead through plant lore and shooting stars, how through tragedy they learnt to survive flooding, and how the Peak's unique geology has shaped not just the landscape but also its people. Headphones advised. Read more at https://bit.ly/VoicesFromThePeak. Listen here https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/__data/assets/audio_file/0031/265882/Voices-from-the-Peak-Chp1-BurningDrake.mp3

Mark Gwynne Jones's soundscape is immersed in the Peak District landscape (credit: Dave Sturt)

Mark Gwynne Jones's soundscape is immersed in the Peak District landscape (credit: Dave Sturt)

Mark Gwynnes Jones has been inspired by nature's sounds and people's stories (Credit; Sam Johnson)

Mark Gwynnes Jones has been inspired by nature's sounds and people's stories (Credit; Sam Johnson)

VFTP is Arts Council funded, supported by Peak District National Park Authority (Credit: Matt Szabo)

VFTP is Arts Council funded, supported by Peak District National Park Authority (Credit: Matt Szabo)