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Cornish tin mining, 19th century
Cornish tin mining, 19th-century artwork. Miners working in a shaft in a tin mine in Cornwall, UK. Many such excavations were near the coast and extended out under the sea for nearly a kilometre. Some of the tunnels were only a few metres below the seabed. The mines employed hundreds of men, reaching depths of 400 metres. Thousands of tons of tin and copper were produced, but most had closed by the early 20th century. Artwork from the 13th volume (first period of 1894) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1894 Annual Volume Ascend Climb Climbing Cornish Cornwall Excavate Excavating Excavation French Gantries Gantry Geological La Science Illustree Ladder Louis Figuier Magazine Mine Miner Miners Mining Platform Popular Science Scaffold Scaffolding Shaft Under Ground Weekly Worker Workers Hoist Ladders Mono Chrome Tin Mine
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Cornish tin mining print from Science Photo Library. This 19th-century artwork transports you to the heart of Cornwall's rich mining history. Witness the dedication and hard work of miners as they toil in a subterranean shaft, extending out under the sea for nearly a kilometre. Add this evocative piece to your home or office to spark intrigue and inspire conversation. Our high-quality photographic prints are carefully crafted to bring the history and beauty of the past into your present.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This 19th-century artwork captures the essence of Cornish tin mining in all its historical glory. In this monochrome print, we witness a group of hardworking miners toiling away deep underground in a shaft within a tin mine located in Cornwall, UK. The mines were strategically positioned near the coast and ingeniously extended out under the sea for nearly a kilometre, with some tunnels mere meters below the seabed. Employing hundreds of men who descended to depths reaching an astonishing 400 meters, these mines were instrumental in producing thousands of tons of precious tin and copper during their heyday. However, by the early 20th century, most had ceased operations. The artwork showcases the remarkable technological advancements employed during this era as we observe miners ascending on ladders and scaffolding gantries that stretch into darkness above them. The image evokes both admiration for their bravery and awe at their industriousness. Originally featured in La Science Illustree, a popular French science weekly magazine from 1894, this illustration by Louis Figuier transports us back to an important period in European history when mining played a vital role in shaping local economies and communities. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece depicting Cornish tin mining's past triumphs and challenges, it serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress through innovation and sheer determination.
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