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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. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 21951675
Filename: alb93_05_131.jpg
Size: 4057 x 6149 (3.0MB)
Date: 9th July 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
20th Century China Clay Works Cornish Industry Engine House Industrial Heritage Industry Mining Industry Quarry
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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.
