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Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1870
A general view of the tin smelting works, with St Georges Road in front, from what was later to become Victoria Gardens. Brunels viaduct is to the right of the works with Carvedras House in front. Note the single stack to the works. Truro railway station can be seen on the skyline. The parish church of St George the Martyr, with the vicarage to the right, was built in 1855. Photographer: Unknown. Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture. © From the collection of the RIC
TRURI : VMcvd.3
Media ID 14715512
Filename: TRURI-VMcvd-3.tiff
Size: 7649 x 6649 (7.3MB)
Date: 27th March 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.263195, -5.051041
Mining Train George Street Richmond Hill
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This print captures the bustling Carvedras Smelting Works in Truro, Cornwall around 1870. The tin smelting works stand proudly, with St Georges Road stretching out in front of it. From this vantage point, we can see a glimpse of what would later become Victoria Gardens. To the right of the works stands Brunel's viaduct, an impressive engineering feat that adds to the industrial landscape. Carvedras House takes center stage in this scene, its grandeur contrasting against the backdrop of industry. Notably, there is only one stack visible from the works, suggesting a smaller-scale operation compared to other smelting facilities at that time. As our eyes wander further into the distance, we catch sight of Truro railway station on the skyline—a testament to Cornwall's growing connectivity during this era. The parish church of St George the Martyr and its adjacent vicarage also make their presence known on Richmond Hill; both were constructed just a few years prior in 1855. Although we do not know who specifically captured this remarkable image, it serves as a valuable historical document showcasing Cornwall's mining heritage and rapid development during this period.
