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Pednandrea stamps and mine dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon, Redruth, Cornwall. 1865
The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth. According to the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map Cornwall LXIII. NE, surveyed 1877 to 1879, the mine is disused at that time. By the same OS area map Cornwall LXIII. NE Revised 1906, the whole are is covered in housing. The mine produced copper, as well as traces of cobalt and gold. Thomas Spargo states in his book, The Mines of Cornwall (1865), that " Wheal Sparnon was in the the parish of Redruth, Cornwall, in 6, 000 shares. Secretary, Mr G.H. Cardozo, London. Purser, Mr W.P. Cardozo, Camborne. Manager, Captain Wm. Tregay, Redruth. Rocks, granite and clay-slate, 60 men employed in the mine, operations on the surface of which commenced in 1864. Land owner, Lord Clinton. Dues 1-20th. Depth of adit, 18 fathoms; depth under adit, 60 fathoms. A 70-inch pumping-engine just completed, also a 22-inch winding-engine. Little has been as yet been done by the Company under the surface; but it is generally believed that enormous quantities of tin will be raised after the mine has been cleared of water". Photographer: Probably Henry Opie
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an intriguing historical image from the Royal Cornwall Museum. This mug showcases a captivating photograph of Pednandrea stamps and mine dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon in Redruth, Cornwall, from the year 1865. A snapshot of the past, this image reveals the rich industrial heritage of the area, which is now home to Clinton Road, Park Road, and Albany Road in Redruth. As depicted in the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map of Cornwall LXIII, this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the region's mining history. Embrace the past while enjoying your favorite beverage with this stylish and functional Photo Mug from Media Storehouse. Perfect for history enthusiasts and locals, this mug makes for a thoughtful gift or a cherished addition to your own collection.
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This print showcases the historic Pednandrea stamps and mine dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon, Redruth, Cornwall in 1865. The image captures a moment frozen in time, revealing the industrial landscape of a bygone era. The photograph provides a glimpse into the rich mining history of this area. Today, Clinton Road, Park Road, and Albany Road occupy the space where this bustling mine once stood. According to historical maps from 1877 to 1906, the mine was eventually abandoned and replaced by residential housing. Wheal Sparnon was renowned for its copper production but also yielded traces of cobalt and gold. Thomas Spargo's book "The Mines of Cornwall" details that it operated under the ownership of Lord Clinton with Mr G. H. Cardozo as secretary and Mr W. P. Cardozo as purser. Captain William Tregay managed operations on-site. With granite rocks and clay-slate dominating its terrain, Wheal Sparnon employed around 60 men who commenced surface operations in 1864. The adit reached a depth of 18 fathoms while underground workings extended down to an impressive depth of 60 fathoms. Although little progress had been made below ground at the time this photo was taken, there were high hopes for future tin extraction once water clearance efforts were completed. While it is unclear who exactly captured this remarkable image – possibly Henry Opie – its significance lies not only in documenting an important chapter in Cornwall's mining heritage but also offering us a window into our past.
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