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En route for Padstow on Southern Railway

Tol Pedn (Gwennap Head) Life-Saving Company pictured at the doors of the Roskestal wagon shed.

Duplicate of PEOP 8.008

Richars & Son Mabe

Engine named Alison after his wife

Built for Croydon Corporation. 15 Tons. In Science Museum Kensington

Photo by Aveling-Barford Ltd. Grantham

On reverse it says , 'Interior view of the excel and large cog wheel in the cog pit of a typical 19 century mill. Picture taken before restoration, this gear train has now been restored' - No info on where.

Mark Bartlett and Fred Eltontake

Boiler charged with Steam under pressure from external sources Photo taken during restoration

A 19th century scene at Tincroft Mine in Carn Brea. The man and 'bal maidens' with their hammers and typical Cornish shovels broke down the large lumps or ore to prepare it for further crushing and washing when the tin and copper was later refined on…