Anyone with memories of the mining area along the Mineral Tramways and who might be willing to have their experiences recorded for posterity is wanted by Cornwall county council.

The Mineral Tramways Heritage Project is looking for stories, anecdotes, images and memories from local people whose own lives - or those of their family members - have been connected with mines and mining in the Redruth, Camborne and St Day areas.

The aim is to include interesting incidents and events recalled by local people in information currently being produced about the area's mining activities, and by so doing making it as lively and stimulating as possible.

"Interpretation is much more fun and effective if it's made by local people for local people", says project education officer, Lucia Crothall. "Facts and figures can be dull unless they are mixed with human interest stories to bring them to life. It's much more interesting to find out what happened at mines by discovering the stories and experiences of people who actually worked there. An amusing incident or a strange happening can make so much difference, especially for children who may have no idea of what it was like above ground and below when mines were in operation."

Lucia would be delighted to hear from anyone who has a story to tell or a picture that can be borrowed, especially if it relates to Wheal Peevor, South Wheal Frances, the Bassset mines near Carnkie or any others on or near the Coast to Coast, Great Flat Lode and other trails currently being developed by the Project in this key part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

email Lucia on lcrothall@cornwall.gov.uk or phone 01872323468.