This book tells the tale of an unforeseen caving disaster which occurred in the tranquil and picturesque Derbyshire village of Castleton back in 1959, and how the widespread publicity surrounding this event attracted international media attention.

David Ward is a practising solicitor based in Sheffield, England. Having lived close to the Peak District National Park all his life, he is well acquainted with the area and knows Castleton particularly well.

A serene Derbyshire village. A sudden tragedy underground. Relive the 1959 Castleton caving disaster that captured global headlines and changed a community forever.