Mining Collection (page 3)

Coal mining by G. H. Davis
Coal mine working and outcrop production: how coal, so vital to every form of war industry, can be won from opencast veins at shallow depths. Date: 1944

Sunset View of City Council Building and Hillbrow Tower (JG Strijdom Tower), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg is considered Africas economic powerhouse, and contentiously as a modern and prosperous African city

Botallack Long Exposure
A long exposure of the abandoned tin mines at Botallack, Cornwall in the west of Cornwall, England, UK. Since 2006 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cornwall

Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919
Miners posed at surface of Wheel Carne shaft, holding timber working tools including an axe, saw and lump hammer. Two workers have carbide lamps, the rest have candles

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

Wheal Kitty Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 8th August 1911
Surface view of Saras or New shaft, showing engine house, headgear, and raised tramway with waggons. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The famous St Hilda Colliery Band, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England - World Champions in 1912, 1920, 1921 and 1924. Date: 1924

New Wheal Eliza Mine, St Austell, Cornwall. 1908-1911
Two miners at the 400 fathom level. The miner in the foreground is seated with a candle on his hat, the other is standing in the background. Showing the timber supports and tramway

The Big Hole, part of Kimberley diamond mine which yielded 2722 kg of diamonds, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Miner statue, Tonypandy, Rhondda Valley, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Scotland / Dalmellington
A fine view of the small mining town of Dalmellington, situated in the Ayrshire hills, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Bingham Canyon Copper Mine or Kennecott Mine
Bingham Canyon Copper Mine (Kennecott Copper Mine), Utah, USA Date: circa 1910s

19th-century tin mine, Cornwall. Artwork of miners and walkways at the Botallack Copper and Tin Mine at St Just, Cornwall, England. This mine, under various names, dates back to 1721

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK. View of Crib Goch and Snowdon Railway, Gwynedd in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Photochrome print, c1890-1900

Australian Gold Rush prospectors, 1850s
Australian prospectors panning for gold, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Leadville, a Colorado boom town, 1870s
Chestnut Street in Leadville, Colorado, during the mining boom, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Markham Colliery, Mining
Markham Colliery near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. A smiling coal miner stands in front of a production table notice, which states target, and actual outputs

Grassmoor colliery and training centre, Mining
Grassmoor, North Derbyshire Area Training Centre for miners was opened in 1957. A group of trainees in shorts run across a field, the colliery sits on the hillside above

Penrhiwceibr Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Penrhiwceibr (Penrhiwceiber) Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales. The colliery closed in 1985

Miners and owner, Hook Colliery, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A group of men at Hook Colliery, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. They are the current shift of miners plus the owner, standing near a wooden headframe connected to a mineshaft

General view of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
A general view of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales, soon to be changed for ever with the construction of a new dam

Miners at the pit bottom, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
A group of miners at the pit bottom of Tirpentwys Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

Penrhyn quarry, the largest slate quarry in Wales, Bethesda, Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Botallack Tin Mines, Cornwall, England

At the Coal Face / 1869
Two men mining for coal

Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow - St Agnes - Cornwall - UK
DAC-518 Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow St Agnes - Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales
A miner, stripped to the waist, with a pick resting across his shoulder and a lamp in his hand, in a coal seam in South Wales

Poynton and Worth colliers library and reading room. Established on the estate of Lord Vernon in Poynton, the library operated on a subsidised subscription basis

The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes
Rhodes was a diamond and gold mining entrepreneur and worked for the De Beers Mining Company. He was born on the 5th July 1853 and died March 26th 1902

Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1894
Interior of dry. Miners clothes hang up to dry on the walls and on racks above the heated pipes. Note the wooden boxes with lids secured with padlocks that seemed to serve as a locker and seat

Steel Furnace
16th August 1952: Liquid metal spraying out of the furnace at Thomas and Baldwins steel works in Ebbw Vale, Wales. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6005 - Steel Town - pub

Winching men up from the coalface - Wales. Note the Davy lamp hanging off the belt of the man in the centre. Date: circa 1910s

Oil refinery at night. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Bingham Canyon copper mine, largest man-made hole in the world, United States of America, North America

Gold Mining Ghost Town of Bodie, Bodie State Historic Park, California, USA

Wheal Coates Mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wheal Coates Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, England, UK

Holmewood Colliery, Heath Village, Mining
Village life in Heath, Derbyshire. A young girl on a tricycle with her father beside her. Behind them, the outline of Holmewood Colliery

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Gas Blow-out - Bolivia
Gas blow-out - Bolivia - the Yacimentos oilfield region Date: circa 1910s

Glapwell Colliery, Mining
A miner from Glapwell Colliery, north east Derbyshire, black and dirty from the pit at the end of his work shift. A group of cleaner looking miners wait, possibly to start their shift

Botallack Tin Mine on the coast, Cornwall, England, UK

Chuqui open-pit copper mine, 4km long, 720m d eep, trucks each carrying 300t of ore, Chuquicamata, Calama, Chile, South America

Cape Cornwall from Kenidjack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1898
Cape Cornwall from the north side at Kenidjack Cliff with the remains of St Just United mine on the far left in the distance

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1892
The tram road at the 70 fathoms level where the lode has been extensively mined. The hanging wall is fairly secure but three large props of Norway pine support part of the roof

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1912
Surface view of the shaft, scene of the rescue by Kemp and Opie. Mine Shift Bosses, William Kemp and Albert Opie were awarded Edward Medal awards for their bravery during the mining incident

View of Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
View of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Mining" In this captivating snapshot, we witness a remarkable contrast between two worlds. Adrian Street, the renowned Welsh professional wrestler, stands proudly beside his father - a coal miner. The image captures their bond and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless miners in pursuit of livelihoods. Transporting us back to 1893, Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall emerges from history's depths. This iconic mine symbolizes an era when mining was at its zenith; its towering structures loom over the landscape like guardians of industry. On another shore lies Trevaunance Beach at low tide in St Agnes, Cornwall on that fateful day - perhaps July 20th, 1910. Here we find traces left behind by those who toiled beneath our feet; remnants washed ashore serve as silent witnesses to their laborious endeavors. Returning once more to Dolcoath Mine in Camborne during its heyday transports us further into this narrative. We can almost hear the rhythmic clinks and clangs echoing through time as miners tirelessly extracted precious resources from deep within Earth's core. A glimpse into Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen reveals determined faces etched with determination and resilience. These individuals embody the spirit communities across generations - unwavering dedication despite challenging conditions. Venturing beyond Wales' borders takes us to South Wales where coal miners brave treacherous conditions at the coalface. Their unwavering commitment fuels industries far and wide while reminding us of their indomitable spirit amidst darkness and danger. Shifting gears towards Perranarworthal in Cornwall brings forth images of gold gleaming under Carnon Stream Works' watchful eye. This scene reminds us that mining is not solely about extracting fuel for industry but also unearthing treasures hidden within nature's embrace.