The photograph of Watts, Blake, Bearne & Co Mines’ Rescue Team was taken at Sandygate after a training session in the early 1970s.

The rescue team of five miners are kitted out in their Proteus respirators, hard hats and cap lamps.

One team member recalls the team taking part in competitions against teams from Cornish tin mines such as Wheal Jane and Geevor.

SEE FRIDAY, MARCH 31, MID-DEVON ADVERTISER TO SEE THE NAMES OF THE TEAM MEMBERS AND READ THE FULL STORY…