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A Cornish winze shaft, used for exploration. A man attached to a rope is being lowered
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A Cornish winze shaft, used for exploration. A man attached to a rope is being lowered
A Cornish winze shaft, used for exploration. A man attached to a rope is being lowered down the shaft by a simple windlass. For light the men have nothing more than bare candles stuck in their hats. Cornwall, England. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving
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1869 Attached Bare Candles Cornish Cornwall Down Exploration Hats Life Light Louis Lowered Metal Miners Mines Mining Rope Shaft Simonin Simple Stuck Underground Wood Windlass
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This print takes us back in time to the depths of a Cornish winze shaft, where exploration was both daring and perilous. The image showcases a brave man suspended in mid-air, attached to a sturdy rope that slowly lowers him down the dark abyss. A simple windlass mechanism is employed for this dangerous descent into the unknown. The scene is shrouded in an eerie atmosphere as these courageous men rely solely on flickering candlelight, which they have ingeniously stuck into their hats for illumination. Their faces are etched with determination and resilience, embodying the spirit of Cornwall's mining heritage. Dating back to 1869, this wood engraving captures a pivotal moment in England's underground life. It serves as a testament to the grit and resourcefulness of miners who risked their lives daily to extract precious metals from deep within Earth's crust. Louis Simonin's book "Underground Life: or Mines and Miners" provides invaluable insights into this treacherous profession that shaped Cornwall's history. This particular illustration transports us directly into the heart of mining operations during that era. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we can't help but marvel at the bravery exhibited by these individuals who ventured into darkness armed with nothing more than basic tools and unwavering determination.
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