Camborne Collection

East Pool Mine Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Clearing out ore from landing brace at surface. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1892
Four miners standing in the Cathedral, at South Condurrow mine. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine

South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. September 1898
Student setting a fuse using a candle. In 1897 the Camborne School of Metalliferous Mining took over the north-east part of South Condurrow mine for training purposes

South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1908
Raising the headgear at Williams Lode. In 1897 part of the mine was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine

King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. 27th November 1903
Students working underground at an unknown depth at King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

General View, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne. Early 1900s
General view looking east with the Eastern shaft cutting the skyline in the centre. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Pauatahanui Inlet, Porirua Harbour, Wellington Region, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Camborne Commercial Square early 1900s

Commercial Square, Camborne, early 1900s

Trelowarren Street, Camborne, early 1900s

Camborne Trelowarren Street early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map of Cornwall

Police dog handler and dog, Camborne, Cornwall
A police dog handler training a young Alsatian dog in a field at Camborne in Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

The Great Gale and Snow-Storm (engraving)
1602957 The Great Gale and Snow-Storm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Gale and Snow-Storm)

The Great Snowstorm, the "Flying Dutchman"off the Line and in a Snow-Drift near Camborne (engraving)
1062367 The Great Snowstorm, the " Flying Dutchman" off the Line and in a Snow-Drift near Camborne (engraving) by English School

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

The Great Western Railways Flying Dutchman is derailed in heavy snow at Camborne, Cornwall. Date: March 1891

Mr Wesley riding through Camborne (engraving)
3629006 Mr Wesley riding through Camborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Wesley riding through Camborne)

Tin Smelting in Roscroggan, a hamlet of Camborne in Cornwall, South West England. Smelting is the process of extracting a metal (like tin or copper) from its ore

Cornwall TR14 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR14 8

Cornwall TR14 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR14 7

Thatched cottages near Camborne, Cornwall, 1924-1926. Artist: HJ Smith
Thatched cottages near Camborne, Cornwall, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

Dalcoath copper mine, Camborne, Cornwall, c1830. View of the mine showing engine houses and Bolling Maidens who broke ore into small pieces. The mine later also produced tin

King Edward Mine, South Condurrow mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1908
Equipment at the Ore Dressing plant. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Two miners drilling with dust laying spray. King Edward Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900
Drilling with dust laying spray at King Edward Mine, Williams Lode. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine

King Edward Mine, Williams Lode, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900
Students driving an end at the 340 level. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Surface view, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. About 1900
Surface view. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1904
Miners using a hard rock drill underground. Part of South Condurrow mine was transferred in 1897 to Camborne School of Mines as the later King Edward VII mine which was used by students at

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The castle and monument on Carn Brea

Train Derailed in Snow
The Great Western Railways Flying Dutchman express goes off the rails in heavy snow at Camborne, Cornwall. Date: 1891

Mining for Tin / Cornwall
The tin mine at Camborne, Cornwall. Tin is found in the Cornish mines in the form of veins of cassiterite Date: nineteenth century

The Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall
The Harbour, St Ives, near Camborne, Cornwall, England. Showing Fish Packers Date: 1920s

Camborne Road, Sutton, Surrey
Camborne Road, Sutton, near Croydon, Surrey, England. Date: 1910s

The Roskear Fairy Queen - Camborne Carnival
Just sitting in the rain at Camborne Carnival is this 4-year-old girl - suitably equipped. Zoe (from North Roskear) is the Roskear Fairy Queen and was taking part in her first Carnival. Date: 1980s

Girl in fancy dress, Camborne, Cornwall
Girl in fancy dress for a carnival at Camborne, Cornwall, dressed in a matchbox costume with no more strikes written, punningly, on the side

The Great Snowstorm: the Flying Dutchman Off the Line and in a Snow-Drift Near Camborne in Cornwall, Uk

The Flying Dutchman Express Train Off the Rails at Camborne, in Cornwall, Uk

Richard Trevithick (1771-1883) English engineer and inventor, born at Illogan between Camborne and Redruth, Cornwall. Built high pressure steam engines and road and railway locomotives

Police dog handler and dog, Camborne, Cornwall
A police dog handler training a young Alsatian dog in a field at Camborne in Cornwall

Camborne, Ontario, Canada - settled by United Empire Loyalists and immigrants primarily from the United Kingdom in the early- and mid 19th century. Established as a rural, agricultural community

Anti-Nukers in Cornwall
A large group of anti-nuclear protesters march through Camborne, Cornwall with anti- nuclear banners and signs

Anti-Nuclear Demo Man
A anti-nuclear protester, wearing a gas mask and white protective suit, campaigns against nuclear power in Camborne, Cornwall

Copper mine at Colcoath, Camborne, Cornwall
A copper mine with men and women at work, at Dolcoath, Camborne, Cornwall

Trevithicks Steam Car
Trevithicks first passenger- carrying steam carriage looks pretty much like a railway locomotive: it runs at Camborne, Cornwall

Tin Miners / Camborne
Miners climbing from the sixty- to the fifty-fathom level in King Edwards mine, near Camborne, Cornwall

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"Camborne: A Journey Through Time and Mines" Step back in time to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where the bustling town of Camborne, Cornwall was at the heart of a mining revolution. The South Condurrow Mine stood tall as a symbol of industry and progress, with its operations dating back to 1892. As workers descended into its depths, they unearthed precious minerals that fueled the local economy. In November 1903, another significant milestone occurred when King Edward VII Mine opened its doors in South Condurrow. This event marked a new era for Camborne's mining community as it embraced modern techniques and technologies. Around 1908, South Condurrow Mine continued to thrive amidst changing times. Its chimneys billowed smoke into the sky as miners persevered through challenging conditions underground. September 1898 brought both triumphs and tribulations to this mine, reminding us of the perseverance required in such an arduous profession. Not far from Camborne lies East Pool Mine in Illogan, Cornwall - another testament to the region's rich mining heritage. In 1893, this mine played a vital role in shaping Camborne's identity by contributing significantly to its economic growth. Dolcoath Mine offers us a glimpse into early-1900s Camborne with its panoramic view capturing both industrial might and natural beauty. It serves as a reminder that even amidst hard work below ground level; there is always something awe-inspiring above. While our journey takes us across continents now, we find ourselves soaring over Pauatahanui Inlet within Porirua Harbour on New Zealand's North Island - an unexpected connection between distant lands united by their shared history of mining endeavors. Returning once more to South Condurrow Mine around 1900 brings forth memories of tireless laborers who dedicated their lives beneath these Cornish grounds. Their efforts contributed not only to the prosperity but also to the wider mining industry.