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East Pool Mine Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Filename: TRURI-MIeap-13.tiff
Size: 6141 x 8457 (54MB)
Date: 12th May 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: SW 674415
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
East Pool Mine Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Clearing out ore from landing brace at surface. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : MIeap.13
Media ID 12082510
© From the collection of the RIC
Burrow Camborne Ladder Mine Miner 1893 Lift Shovel
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1893 takes us back in time to the East Pool Mine in Illogan, Cornwall. The image captures a pivotal moment as miners diligently clear out ore from the landing brace at the surface. With their weathered faces and determined expressions, these hardworking individuals epitomize the resilience and strength of those who toiled underground. Photographer John Charles Burrow skillfully captures the essence of this mining operation, showcasing both the physical challenges and ingenuity required for such demanding work. The composition draws our attention to a miner on a ladder, ascending towards the landing brace with shovel in hand. His silhouette against the backdrop of towering structures conveys an overwhelming sense of scale and industry. The East Pool Mine was undoubtedly a bustling hub during this era, serving as a vital source of employment and economic prosperity for Camborne and its surrounding areas. This photograph serves as an important historical document that sheds light on Cornwall's rich mining heritage. Preserved by Royal Cornwall Museum, this print allows us to reflect upon an era long gone but not forgotten. It invites us to appreciate the sacrifices made by generations past while marveling at their unwavering determination in extracting precious resources from deep within Earth's embrace.
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