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Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1911
Filename: TRURI-1954-30-1.tiff
Size: 8147 x 6187 (50MB)
Date: 4th June 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: SW 368346
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1911
Distant coastal view of Levant mine. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 1954.30.1
Media ID 19051665
© From the collection of the RIC
Chimney Cliffs Coast Coastline Engine House Mining Stack
Levant Mine - A Glimpse into Cornwall's Rich Mining Heritage
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from 1911 takes us back in time to the rugged and windswept coastline of St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Captured by the talented photographer Herbert Hughes, it offers a distant coastal view of Levant mine, an iconic symbol of the region's mining history. Standing tall against the dramatic backdrop of towering cliffs and the vast Atlantic Ocean, Levant mine's imposing chimney stack proudly dominates the landscape. Its presence serves as a reminder of the once-thriving industry that shaped this area for centuries. The photograph showcases not only the industrial aspect but also reveals glimpses of human habitation. Nestled amidst this wild beauty are scattered engine houses and humble dwellings where miners and their families lived during those challenging times. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost feel the salty sea breeze on our faces and hear echoes of hard work echoing through time. It transports us to an era when courageous men descended deep into these treacherous mines to extract precious minerals from beneath Cornwall's rocky terrain. This print is more than just a visual representation; it encapsulates Cornish resilience, ingenuity, and determination. It invites us to appreciate both nature's grandeur and mankind's indomitable spirit in overcoming adversity. Displayed at Royal Cornwall Museum, this historical gem preserves a significant chapter in Cornwall's past—a testament to its rich heritage that continues to captivate visitors today.
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