Tin Mining Collection

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

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

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

Levant Mine, Cornwall. The Levant Mine operated from the late 18th century until its closure in 1930, mining tin and copper from beneath the sea bed

Sunset, Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, 2009. The clifftop mine of Wheal Coates began to be worked in 1802. The ruined buildings that remain today date from the 1870s

The Crowns engine houses, a historic reminder of Cornwalls tin mining heyday, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England. Autumn

Sketches in a Cornish Tin-Mine (engraving)
1627718 Sketches in a Cornish Tin-Mine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in a Cornish Tin-Mine)

Cornwall, Tin Mining (chromolitho)
2799212 Cornwall, Tin Mining (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornwall, Tin Mining)

Surface Works of the Great Wheal Vor Tin Mine, Cornwall (engraving)
1609093 Surface Works of the Great Wheal Vor Tin Mine, Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surface Works of the Great Wheal Vor Tin Mine, Cornwall)

The Prince and Princess of Wales descending the Botallack Tin-Mine, Cornwall (engraving)
1610493 The Prince and Princess of Wales descending the Botallack Tin-Mine, Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Botallack Mine, Cornwall (engraving)
1618367 The Botallack Mine, Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Botallack Mine, Cornwall)

Sir John Morshead, Bart. Lord Warden of the Stanneries, late 18th century, (1934). Portrait of Sir John Morshead, 1st Baronet, who was Lord Warden of the Stannaries in 1798

Higher Bal Mine engine house, Cornwall. In the Victorian heyday of the Cornish tin mining industry there were over 600 of these engine houses containing steam engines to pump water out of the mines

Botallack Mine engine houses, Cornwall. In the Victorian heyday of the Cornish tin mining industry there were over 600 of these engine houses containing steam engines to pump water out of the mines

Primitive methods in the worlds richest tin district, Taiping, China, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Primitive methods in the worlds richest tin district, Taiping, China, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

East Pool Whim Engine House, 19th century
East Pool Whim Engine House, a 30 inch rotative beam engine for a tin mine, 19th century

Shaft Engine House, 1910s
Shaft Engine House, a 90 inch beam pumping engine used in tin mining, 1910s

Pinges Tin mining Geyer 1910 Erzgebirgskreis
Pinges, Tin mining, Geyer, 1910, Erzgebirgskreis, Zinnstockwerk Geyersberg in der Binge, Germany

Tin mining Industry Saxony Rivers History Geising
Tin mining, Industry in Saxony, Rivers of Saxony, History of Geising, 1915, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Geising, Partie an der Zinnwasche, Germany

The disused Wheal Coates mine, St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Tin mining, a historic industry that shaped the landscape of Cornwall, England. The ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house near St Agnes stand as a testament to the once-thriving tin mining operations in the region. These remnants evoke a sense of awe and wonder, transporting visitors back in time to an era when this area was bustling with activity. Levant Mine, another significant site in Cornwall's tin mining history, showcases the resilience and determination of those who worked tirelessly underground. As the sun sets over Wheal Coates tin mine, its golden rays illuminate the rugged cliffs and create a breathtaking spectacle that captivates all who witness it. The Crowns engine houses at Botallack serve as a poignant reminder of Cornish tin mining's heyday. These structures symbolize both triumphs and hardships faced by miners throughout generations. Sketches depicting life inside these mines offer glimpses into their daily struggles and triumphs. Cornwall's rich heritage is further showcased through chromolithographs capturing scenes from its vibrant tin mining industry. From surface works at Great Wheal Vor Tin Mine to Prince and Princess Wales descending into Botallack Tin-Mine - these engravings immortalize moments that defined an entire community. Notable figures like Sir John Morshead, Lord Warden of the Stanneries during the late 18th century, played instrumental roles in shaping Cornwall's tin mining legacy. Their contributions are commemorated through historical records and artifacts that continue to inspire future generations. Today, while Cornwall's tin mining industry may have diminished significantly compared to its past glory, its impact remains deeply ingrained within local culture and identity. The ruins scattered across this picturesque landscape serve as reminders of an era when hard work beneath the ground fueled economic growth above it. As we explore these sites steeped in history, let us remember those who dedicated their lives to extracting this precious metal from deep within Earth’s embrace.