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Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall. 22nd August 1923
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Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall. 22nd August 1923
Tin streamer working a buddle, a circular pit used to separate by sedimentation minerals from rock dust in crushed ore, on the beach at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : MItva.2
Media ID 12082450
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print takes us back to the picturesque Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes, Cornwall, on a sunny day in August 1923. The lens of photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures a significant moment in Cornish history - the diligent work of a tin streamer operating a buddle on the beach. In this intriguing scene, we witness the miner's expertise as he tends to the circular pit known as a buddle. This ingenious contraption was used to separate valuable minerals from rock dust found within crushed ore. With meticulous precision, he carefully pours water into the buddle while simultaneously stirring its contents with an unwavering focus. The rugged beauty of Trevaunance Cove serves as an awe-inspiring backdrop for this industrious activity. The crashing waves against towering cliffs create an atmosphere that is both serene and powerful - mirroring the resilience and determination exhibited by these miners who tirelessly worked beneath Cornwall's surface. This photograph offers us a glimpse into Cornwall's rich mining heritage without mentioning any specific company or commercial use. It invites us to reflect upon the arduous labor undertaken by countless individuals who dedicated their lives to extracting precious resources from deep within Earth's crust. As we gaze at this remarkable image frozen in time, we are reminded of how our ancestors shaped landscapes and communities through their relentless pursuit of natural wealth.
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