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Photographic Print : Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893
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Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893
" The stulls at 412 level", in 1893. About 30 feet wide, massive timbers of pitchpine about 18 inches square and 34 feet long were needed to support the very weak roof. Seven men killed, including the foreman timberman. The stull was being strengthened at the time. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : MIdol.9
Media ID 12083360
© From the collection of the RIC
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives. This captivating image, taken in 1893, offers a glimpse into the rich mining history of the region. The photograph showcases the stulls at 412 level, massive timbers of pitchpine, each about 18 inches square and 34 feet long, supporting the fragile mine roof. A true testament to the engineering marvels of the past, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone with a passion for the industrial heritage of Cornwall.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.5cm (10" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1893 showcases the Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall. The image titled "The stulls at 412 level" offers a glimpse into the challenging conditions faced by Victorian miners. In this particular scene, we witness the immense scale of support required to reinforce the weak roof within the mine. Measuring approximately 30 feet wide, massive timbers made of pitchpine are prominently displayed. These impressive beams are an astonishing 18 inches square and stretch an incredible length of 34 feet. It is difficult to fathom the sheer strength and determination it took for these timber structures to uphold such precarious surroundings. Tragically, this photograph also serves as a somber reminder of the dangers involved in mining during that era. Seven lives were lost during this period, including that of the foreman timberman who perished while efforts were underway to strengthen these very stulls captured in this poignant image. Photographer John Charles Burrow skillfully captures both the grandeur and perilous nature of Victorian mining practices through his lens. This historical artifact now resides within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, offering us a window into our past and honoring those who risked their lives underground.
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