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China Clay Works ALB93_05_124
Filename: alb93_05_124.jpg
Size: 4258 x 6219 (3.5MB)
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_124
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. A man shovelling sand in one of the sand pits 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 21951681
© Historic England Archive
20th Century China Clay Works Cornish Industry Industrial Heritage Industry Mining Industry People At Work Quarry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 20th century, capturing a moment of hard work and dedication at the Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works in St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. The image showcases a man diligently shovelling sand in one of the sand pits, providing us with a glimpse into the bustling mining industry that once thrived in this region. As we explore this snapshot from history, we are transported to an era when Cornwall's industrial heritage was defined by its flourishing china clay works. This photograph is part of a remarkable album that documents the entire china clay industry around St Austell during this period. The composition beautifully encapsulates both the scale and intricacy of quarry operations as well as highlighting the human element involved. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination displayed by workers who labored tirelessly within these mines. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this print not only captures an important chapter in Cornish industry but also pays homage to those who contributed their sweat and effort towards shaping it. As we gaze upon this image, let us appreciate their invaluable contribution while acknowledging how far our society has progressed since then.
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