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Engine house smoking, unidentified mine, with cars in front.

Engine houses smoking, unidentified mine, seen across field.

Engine houses smoking, unidentified mine.

SAME PHOTO AS MIN 8.066

Built by Holman Bros 1887 ceased working 1921 Cylinder 30in Stroke 9ft 17rpm. Hauled Men & Ore from 1490ft

Located near Pool Winding Engine good view of the 90in Cylinder and taken while closing down in 1954
On the right: Mr W Trepanning Hooper and next to him Mr W Jelbert and looking up at the bob, Mr John Trounson MBE, Chairmen of the Cornish Mining…

The new Cook's Kitchen Shaft at South Crofty mine, Pool, between Camborne and Redruth.
Production of tin has (had) increased by almost 40,000 tonnes (1980) over last year's figures contributing substantially to the areas tin production which stands…

The new Cook's Kitchen Shaft at South Crofty mine, Pool, between Camborne and Redruth.
Production of tin has (had) increased by almost 40,000 tonnes (1980) over last year's figures contributing substantially to the areas tin production which stands…

Prospecting Plant of Carnon Consolidated Tin Mines Ltd at Sampson Shaft of Gwennap United Mines a subsidiary of RTZ. Carnon are Local Operators of Wheal Jane & Mount Wellington Mines

South Crofty surface complex

East Pool. Built by Holmans in 1887. Ceased working in 1921. Cylinder 30in Stroke 9ft 17rpm. Hauled men and ore from 1490ft.

Headgear and buildings of unknown mine.

Example of effect of strong SW Wind on Tree growth