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China Clay Works ALB93_05_133
Filename: alb93_05_133.jpg
Size: 6084 x 4105 (2.8MB)
Date: 9th July 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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China Clay Works ALB93_05_133
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. A view of the engine house at Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, showing the aquaduct used to carry the clay stream to the trenches known as Micas.
This photograph forms part of a set in an album documenting the china clay industry around St Austell, Cornwall
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Media ID 21951679
© Historic England Archive
20th Century China Clay Works Cornish Industry Engine House Industrial Heritage Industry Mining Industry Quarry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 20th century, capturing a significant piece of Cornwall's industrial heritage. The image showcases the engine house at Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, nestled in the picturesque village of St. Stephen-in-Brannel. The focal point of this snapshot is the aqueduct that elegantly snakes its way through the landscape, carrying a steady stream of clay to be used in the trenches known as Micas. This ingenious system highlights both the engineering prowess and resourcefulness of those involved in the china clay industry during this era. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported to an era when quarrying and mining were vital components of Cornwall's economy. The engine house stands tall against a backdrop of rolling hills, serving as a testament to human ingenuity and hard work. This remarkable image forms part of an album meticulously documenting various aspects of Cornwall's china clay industry around St Austell. It serves as a visual reminder not only of our rich industrial history but also pays homage to those who dedicated their lives to shaping it. Historic England Archive has once again preserved an invaluable slice of our past with this stunning photograph - reminding us how far we have come while encouraging us never to forget where we began.
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