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Framed Print : East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800s
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East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Mining trolley between lodes. A horse/heave of ground between tin and copper lodes. One miner loading trolley and another miner with wheelbarrow. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : MIeap.19
Media ID 12081957
© From the collection of the RIC
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse's Cornwall Collection. This captivating image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, transports you back to the Late 1800s with a glimpse into the daily life of East Pool Mine in Illogan, Cornwall. Witness the hustle and bustle of tin and copper mining through the lens of John Charles Burrow. Observe a miner expertly loading a trolley while his colleague readies a wheelbarrow for the next heave of ground. The perfect addition to any home or office, this Framed Print is a testament to Cornwall's rich mining history and makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and lovers of the Cornish landscape.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in the late 1800s at East Pool Mine in Illogan, Cornwall, offers a glimpse into the daily life of Victorian-era tin and copper miners. The scene captures the raw energy and physical labor required to extract precious metals from the earth. In the foreground, a miner in a battered hat and heavy work clothes stands beside a loaded mining trolley. He is in the process of securing a fresh load of ore, likely using a sack or shovel. The trolley, pulled by a strong horse, is positioned between two lodes, the rich veins of tin and copper that were the lifeblood of the Cornish mining industry. Behind the miner, another figure can be seen pushing a wheelbarrow laden with mining equipment or supplies. The rough terrain and rocky outcroppings in the background attest to the challenging conditions under which these miners worked. The horse, harnessed to the trolley, appears to be taking a brief rest, its head lowered as if in agreement with the weary expression on the face of the miner. The scene is one of quiet determination, as the miners go about their arduous tasks, extracting the valuable resources from the earth that fueled the industrial revolution. The photograph was taken by John Charles Burrow, a skilled Victorian photographer who captured many images of Cornwall's mining industry. His work provides a valuable record of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives of the miners and the landscape that shaped their world.
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