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Framed Print : China Clay Works ALB93_05_131
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China Clay Works ALB93_05_131
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. A view looking across the pit towards the engine house from which the slurry pump is operated, at Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works. 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 21951675
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20th Century China Clay Works Cornish Industry Engine House Industrial Heritage Industry Mining Industry Quarry
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "China Clay Works ALB93_05_131" by Historic England Archive. This captivating photograph takes you back in time to the Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works in St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Captured between 1919 and 1936, this image offers a unique perspective of the industrial past, showcasing a view looking across the pit towards the engine house where the slurry pump is located. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the historical charm and bring this piece of history into your home or office. Experience the rich heritage of England's industrial past with this stunning framed print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 20th century, capturing a significant moment in Cornwall's industrial heritage. The image showcases the China Clay Works at Bloomdale, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, with its impressive engine house standing tall against the backdrop of an active quarry. The photograph offers a unique perspective as it looks across the pit towards the engine house, where the slurry pump is operated. This machinery played a crucial role in extracting china clay and stone from deep within the earth, fueling Cornwall's booming mining industry during this era. As we delve into this snapshot of history, we are transported to an era when hard work and determination shaped communities like St Austell. The image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience in harnessing natural resources for economic growth. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this print forms part of a larger album documenting Cornwall's china clay industry. It stands as a reminder of our rich industrial past and pays homage to those who labored tirelessly to shape their surroundings. Let us cherish these glimpses into our collective history and appreciate how far we have come since then while acknowledging that our present owes much gratitude to those who came before us.
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