Lode Collection

VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA. The main street of Virginia City, Nevada, in the 1870s at the height of the mining of the Comstock Lode. American engraving, 1878

Copper with Quartz, South Caradon Mine, St Cleer, Cornwall, England
Copper with crystalline quartz. Most Cornish copper specimens are dull, but native copper (pure copper, uncombined with any other elements) from Caradon is invariably bright

King Solomons Pool, Perranporth beach, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of King Solomons Pool, a mine adit from Gravel Hill Mine at the north end of Perranporth beach. Two young women stand looking into the pool. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Novoe Lyadno, Lepel Lake, Beloozerny District, Vitebsk Region. Aerial View Of Island Pension Lode In Autumn Morning. Morning Fog Above Lepel Lake

Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754
828371 Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754, 1754 (hand coloured engraving) by Unknown artist

The Burra Burra Copper-Mine in South Australia (engraving)
1617780 The Burra Burra Copper-Mine in South Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burra Burra Copper-Mine in South Australia)

Mining Operations (engraving)
5221738 Mining Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining Operations)

BUSN2A-00126
Tunnel in a California mine, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lower Lode Hotel, Forthampton, Gloucestershire
Lower Lode Hotel, Forthampton, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. Showing Large Group of Guests Date: 1930s

Mass of Quartz Excavated from No. 5 Tunnel in the Elizabeth Lode, Miners Quarters in the Distance, Engraving 1884, Gold Mining in Wynaad, India

VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA. The main street of Virginia City, Nevada, in the 1870s, at the height of the mining of the Comstock Lode. Wood engraving, American, 1878

COLORADO: GOLD MINERS, 1875. Gold miners at camp near the North Star and Mountaineer lodes in San Juan County, Colorado. Photograph, 1875

John William Mackay (1831-1902) - an American industrialist, one of the four Bonanza Kings, a partnership which capitalised on the wealth generated by the silver mines at the Comstock Lode

CJ5 6712 Along the lode
Along the lode, Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights 2014, Cambridgeshire, darkness, England, illuminations, lights, long exposure, night, night shots, trees, Winter Lights

Mass Of Quartz Excavated From No. 5 Tunnel In The Elizabeth Lode, Miners Quarters In The Distance, Engraving 1884, Gold Mining In Wynaad, India

View in the Fens
View in the Fen country : Holm Lode, Lincolnshire

Gold Mine in Brazil. The Morro Velho Mine - Stoping Section
Engraving of a cross section of mine workings showing shafts, water wheel, pillars of lode stone and the sump shaft

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"Lode: Unearthing Riches and Shaping Landscapes" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Virginia City, Nevada, during the 1870s, when the Comstock Lode was at its peak. This American engraving from 1878 captures the bustling main street, teeming with miners seeking fortune. Travel across continents to Cornwall, England, where copper mingled with quartz in South Caradon Mine. The mesmerizing combination created a sight that left onlookers awestruck. Journeying further into Cornwall's history brings us to King Solomon's Pool on Perranporth beach. Transported to the early 1900s through an image frozen in time, we witness a serene scene that captivates our imagination. Delve into cartography as we explore "Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, " a map from Copenhagen dating back to 1754. It reveals how lodes have long shaped landscapes and influenced exploration. Venturing down under takes us to South Australia's Burra Burra Copper-Mine depicted in an intricate engraving. Witnessing mining operations unfold before our eyes reminds us of human determination and ingenuity. From historical maps and engravings to contemporary locations like Cambridge CB25 9 or Lower Lode Hotel in Gloucestershire, lodes continue their impact throughout time and space. Returning once more to Cornwall unveils New Wheal Eliza Mine from 1908-1913—a testament to perseverance amidst challenging conditions as miners sought treasures hidden within Earth's depths. Intrigue surrounds BUSN2A-00126—an enigmatic reference that piques curiosity about yet another chapter of lode-related discoveries waiting for exploration. Finally, marvel at a mass of quartz excavated from No. 5 Tunnel in Elizabeth Lode—its sheer size serving as a reminder of nature's grandeur and the awe-inspiring wonders concealed beneath our feet.