Mines Collection (#20)

Fossilised tree trunks in Treuil coal mine, St Etienne, France. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Cornish miners boring a hole to take a charge of explosive. One miner holds the metal borer upright and the two strikers hit it with sledge hammers until the hole has been made. Cornwall, England

Accident in a mine shaft caused by the engine man at the pit head starting the movement of the rope too sharply and causing the tub to tip over

Miners in the Harz mines, Germany, descending the ladder shaft by the light of an oil lamp. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

A Cornish winze shaft, used for exploration. A man attached to a rope is being lowered down the shaft by a simple windlass. For light the men have nothing more than bare candles stuck in their hats

Miners working metal deposits by means of descending levels, a method practised in Hungary, Saxony and Prussia in the early 19th century

Man-engine or movable ladder adopted in Cornish mines. The movable ladder was powered by the steam engine at the pithead and moved with the regular stroke of the engine

Fontaines safety cage for mine shafts. If the rope or chain suspending the cage broke a spring was released and levers were thrust into the guide rods

Coal miner descending the mine shaft on the looped end of a rope desperately trying to find refuge in an arched niche in the shaft as a fall in the shaft threatens his life

Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached. The man the bottom has lost his grip and is in danger of plunging to his death

Scene in a German metalliferous mine just the change of shift. The miners and the women pit-head workers listen while the mine engineer reads prayer

Using a compass to dial the plan of a metalliferous mine, Germany. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Using a long tom to wash for gold in the Californian gold fields. The miners diverted the water courses, then dug out the ore-bearing sands which they washed for gold

Explosion of Fire-damp (methane) in a mine. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Using fire extinguishers to attack a fire in a coal mine. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Miners breaking up rock by setting a fire on it. When the rock cooled it would crack and shatter which made it easy to work with picks

Mine survey in progress. When this was done, rails were lifted and as much metal as possible was removed so as to minimise any influence on the compass

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

Miners descending a shaft standing on rim of a tub, holding on to the chains it is hanging by. They are carrying safety lamps

A horse-whim of horse-gin. Such a device was used to raise coal from the bottom of a mine. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

A pit pony being lowered down a mine shaft in the Creuzot coalfield, France. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Coal tubs colliding in a pit shaft leaving the men riding on them holding on for their lives. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Searching for coal by boring, Pas de Calais Coalfield, France. Changing the rods on a boring machine machine powered by a steam engine

Engineers in leather clothing descending the shaft at Creuzot coal mine to examine the pumps. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Miners in a metal mine, Campiglia, Tuscany, Italy, working in a stope. The men on the platform are excavating the vein of ore which is being carried away in baskets

Mine working in the South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. In this thick seam pillars of coal have been left to support the roof

Miners in Chihuahua, Mexico, ascending a mineshaft by means of crude steps carrying candles attached to sticks to light their way. Descending and ascending such shafts was a daily hazard

Working metal deposits at Stolberg, Prussia, Germany, in direct or descending steps. The miners are working by the light of oil lamps with naked flames as in metal mines there was none of

Mule train carrying diamonds mined in Brazil being escorted by a military guard. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Three devices for ventilating mines with bellows. In the centre the horse turns the wheel and cams, I, I, work the bellows

Various devices for ventilating mines. From De re metallica, by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556). Woodcut

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater (1736-1803) English nobleman. He commissioned the civil engineer James Brindley to build a canal to serve his mines at Worsley, Lancashire

Kimberly Native Compound
Kimberley, South Africa: c. 1920 A scene in the native compound where the native workers are treated almost like prisoners

The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu: October 26, 1942. The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine

Lead City Mines And Mills. The Great Homestake Mines And Mills, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

Mines And Mills. The Caledonia No. 1, Deadwood Terra No. 2, And Terra No. Gold Stamp Mills, Located At Terraville, Dak. John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer

Mills And Mines. Part Of The Great Homestake Works, Lead City, Dak. John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

General View Of The Mines, Showing The Entrance To One Of The Large Tunnels Gold Mining In Wynaad India, Engraving 1884

FOWEY CONSOLS COPPER MINE, a group of mines in the St Blazey district of Cornwall. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Nova Scotia, Mining Scenes in the Caledonian Mines, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Nova Scotia, Acadia Mines, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Central Ontario, Entrance to Iron Ore Mines, Madoc, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Central Ontario, Madoc, and Iron Ore Mines, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Digging for Diamonds at Cape Colony: the Natives, before and after Working in the Mines, South Africa, 1873 Engraving

Native Workers In Diamond Mine
Kimberley, South Africa: c. 1900. Native black workers taking out the diamondferous blue earth that contains the diamonds in a mine at Kimberley in South Africa

Lord Shaftesbury Visiting the Coal Mines of the Black Country, 1840-42

Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine, Alcoa Road, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Trucking Bauxite aluminium ore along Alcoa Road from opencast mines to port of Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

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Exploring the Depths: A Journey Through Mines Delving into History: Witness a miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, as they uncover the secrets of this ancient site. Golden Treasures: Discover the allure of gold at Carnon Stream Works in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England - a place where dreams turn to reality. Coal's Mighty Force: Experience the raw power as a coal miner fills their truck in a South Wales mine, showcasing the resilience and determination of these workers. Breaking Barriers: Uncover the untold stories of Welsh women road builders in South Wales who shattered stereotypes and paved their own path towards progress. Underground Marvels: Embark on an unforgettable journey through Wieliczka Salt Mine, Krakow - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that mesmerizes with its tourist route deep beneath the surface. The Newport Riot Legacy: Reflect on history's echoes as we remember the pivotal events that unfolded during this significant moment in time. Digging Deep for Prosperity: Explore Cwmpennar Colliery in Glamorgan, South Wales - an emblematic symbol of industry and economic growth within its community. Hook's Hidden Gems: Navigate through Hook's captivating landscape with our sketch map and unearth hidden treasures tucked away amidst Pembrokeshire's minescape. Slate Splendor Unveiled: Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring beauty at Penrhyn quarry - Snowdonia's crown jewel and Wales' largest slate quarry located in Bethesda. A Ride Through Time: Hop aboard Rheidol Vale Railway for an enchanting journey back to yesteryears when steam engines ruled supreme across picturesque Welsh landscapes. Tales from Beneath Earth’s Surface: Step into Penrhiwceibr Colliery in Glamorgan, South Wales to hear stories whispered by the walls, echoing the struggles and triumphs of miners.