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19th-century tin mine, Cornwall
19th-century tin mine, Cornwall. Artwork of miners and walkways at the Botallack Copper and Tin Mine at St Just, Cornwall, England. This mine, under various names, dates back to 1721. Undersea excavations were reported from 1778, and this artwork illustrates the situation in around 1862. The workings extended out under the sea for nearly a whole kilometre, and some of the tunnels were only a few metres below the seabed. In 1863 the mine employed nearly 300 men, over 100 women, and over 100 boys. The mine had reached a depth of 400 metres. The fortunes of the mine fluctuated over the years, and eventually it closed in 1914. During its history, it produced thousands of tons of tin and copper. Artwork from Mines and Miners (L. Simonin, 1868)
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This print takes us back to the 19th-century tin mine in Cornwall, England. The artwork vividly depicts the miners and walkways of the Botallack Copper and Tin Mine at St Just. Dating back to 1721, this historic mine witnessed undersea excavations starting from 1778. Created around 1862, this illustration showcases the remarkable situation of the mine's workings extending nearly a whole kilometer beneath the sea, with some tunnels just meters below the seabed. In its prime year of 1863, this bustling mine employed an impressive workforce consisting of almost 300 men, over 100 women, and more than a hundred boys. With a depth reaching an astounding 400 meters, it produced vast quantities of tin and copper throughout its existence. However, like many mines' fortunes do fluctuate over time; eventually closing its doors in 1914. The image provides insight into both technological advancements and industrial history as it portrays miners equipped with tools and machinery characteristic of that era. This false-colored illustration not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to Britain's rich mining heritage. As we admire this piece from Mines and Miners by L. Simonin (1868), we are transported to an era where hardworking individuals braved treacherous conditions underground for their livelihoods while contributing significantly to Europe's mining industry.
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