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Holmans 1900 Boiler at Newbridge en route from Treluswell to Levant

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…

Wheal Prosper engine house, Rinsey, in April 1978

Porthtowan daymark.

Porthtowan daymark

Replaced by Granite Structure 1896

Night-time photograph of the entrance to the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, as seen from the footplate.

Penzance Viaduct the lowest built by Brunel being 15ft above High Water. Suffered storm damage many times & was replaced by Granite Embankment in 1920s

Photo of drawing of the arrival of Prince Albert Lord Warden of Cornwalls Stannery Parliament

Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Floating the second section of the main span suspension area into position in 1858. Each section was estimated to weigh 1,000 tons.

Brunel with background of massive chains used in launching the SS Great Eastern

Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Raising the second span section in position in 1858. The section was raised at about 3 feet at a time and the masonry was built up to take the weight of each section which was estimated to be approximately 1,000 tons.

I K Brunels Ship Built in Wapping Dock Bristol & floated 19 Jul 1843 She returned for Refit 4 Jul 1970. Postcard of Drawing