[2] The origin of mining in the Isle of Man is not recorded, however there is evidence of workings at Bradda Head dating from ancient times.

[1] Initial results were somewhat mixed but work continued spasmodically until in 1848 when it is reported that 400 miners were in the employ of the mines and had uncovered a great mass of ore which could be easily extracted.

[5] During the first decade of the 20th century the yield from the mines began to decline significantly and by 1910 the sale of ore was failing to cover the expenses of coal, labour and other sundries.

[6] The situation had become so dire that the directors of the Isle of Man Mining Company decided on stopping the operation unless the men agreed to a reduction in wages.

[7] An extraordinary general meeting was held by the directors at the Law Association Rooms, Cook St, Liverpool on the evening of Thursday 6 April 1911 at which a liquidator was appointed for the purpose of voluntary winding up the Company.

[2] The Beckwith Shaft which was sunk in 1849 had by the time of closure yielded 50,000 tons of lead ore with a value of £750,000 and had been worked to a depth of 230 fathoms equating to 1,380 ft (420.6 m).

[1] The area where the mine was situated was immensely rich in deposits – 600 tons of ore being recovered before a shaft was sunk.

[1] In time over 50,000 tons were extracted which realised approximately £750,000 for the mining company[1] and resulted in great prosperity to the Isle of Man.