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China Clay Works ALB93_05_127
Filename: alb93_05_127.jpg
Size: 3985 x 6016 (3.2MB)
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_127
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. A view showing a launcher used to transport the clay stream to a sump, 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 21951685
© Historic England Archive
20th Century China Clay Works Cornish Industry Industrial Heritage Industry Mining Industry Quarry
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 impressive Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, located in St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. In this particular scene, we are presented with a view of a launcher used for transporting the clay stream to a sump within the works. This launcher stands as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the mining industry during that era. It is fascinating to witness how technology was employed to streamline operations at these china clay works. The photograph is part of an album meticulously documenting various aspects of the china clay industry around St Austell, Cornwall. As we delve into this visual archive curated by Historic England Archive, we gain insight into not only the physical processes involved but also glimpse into daily life within these industrial settings. The quarrying and mining industries played a crucial role in shaping Cornish industry during this period. They were instrumental in providing employment opportunities for local communities while contributing significantly to regional economic growth. As we admire this remarkable piece from our past, let us appreciate its historical significance without mentioning any commercial use or specific company details associated with it. Instead, let's focus on celebrating our rich industrial heritage through images like these that encapsulate moments frozen in time forever by Historic England Archive.
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