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China Clay Works ALB93_05_132
Filename: alb93_05_132.jpg
Size: 4027 x 6161 (3.0MB)
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_132
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. Men on the gantry outside 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
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Media ID 21951677
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20th Century China Clay Works Cornish Industry Engine House Industrial Heritage Industry Mining Industry People At Work Quarry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "China Clay Works ALB93_05_132" offers a glimpse into the bustling world of the Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works in St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Taken sometime between 1919 and 1936, this image showcases a group of hardworking men perched on a gantry outside the engine house. The focal point of this photograph is undoubtedly the slurry pump that these skilled workers operate with precision. As they go about their tasks, we can almost hear the rhythmic hum of machinery echoing through the air. The sheer scale of this industrial operation becomes apparent as we take in the vast quarry stretching out behind them. This snapshot provides invaluable insight into Cornwall's china clay industry during the early 20th century. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and resilience in harnessing natural resources for economic growth. The engine house itself stands tall against an expansive sky, symbolizing Cornish industry's unwavering presence amidst changing times. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this photograph forms part of an album dedicated to documenting Cornwall's rich industrial heritage. It invites us to reflect upon our shared history while marveling at those who shaped it through their tireless efforts.
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