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Hidden Earth 2023

Operation Beta - Cave diving in Peak Cavern from 1947 to 1952

30 minute Lecture|Martin Wright

Operation Beta - Cave diving in Peak Cavern from 1947 to 1952

Abstract

This will be a presentation on the early years of cave diving in Peak Cavern, to coincide with my new book entitled "Pioneers Beneath the Peak: Cave diving exploration in the Peak District", published by Wild Places and which is being launched at Hidden Earth 2023.

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