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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

China Clay Works Valve Gear & Hotwell Pump Copyright ECCG Ref 5197

Unidentified engine house.

Preserved at Parkandillick

Built at Copperhouse Hayle in 1852

St Agnes Brass Band

Birthplace of Bob Fitzsimmons, World Heavyweight Champion Bare Knuckle Boxer.

Penzance Lifebuoy Series. Inset shows Fountain in Morrab Gardens.

This type of card with its many variations was the forerunner of the more usual traditional 'comic' seaside card. It was produced and sold at most seaside resorts during the first…

The Major Oak tree in Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire). Oak trees here are said to date from mediaeval times or even Norman times. This tree, hollow inside with room for a small group of people, is near the village of Edwinstowe. The church in the…