Mines Collection

Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
Miner at work with a drill underground (below the sea) in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, which was just about to cease operation. Date: circa 1986

Gold, Carnon Stream Works, Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England
Gold is a native element and precious metal which has been prized by mankind for thousands of years for its beauty, malleability and resistance to corrosion

Newport Riot
At Newport, Monmouthshire, Chartist rioters from nearby mines, led by John Frost, fire on the magistrates at the Westgate hotel but are dispersed by the military

Tourist route, Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krakow, Malopolska, Poland, Europe

Cwmpennar Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Cwmpennar Colliery (also known as the Powell Duffryn Colliery), Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, South Wales

Sketch map of Hook, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A sketch map of the village of Hook, including the various mining shafts of the colliery, on the Western Cleddau near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Welsh women road builders, South Wales
A group of twenty Welsh women road builders in Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, holding their spades. They built the road to Hook in 1903-4 to facilitate transport to the colliery

Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine
A coal miner (Billy Hurland) filling a dram (coal truck) at Baldwins Level (nicknamed Clog and Legging) in a coalmine near Pontypool in South Wales

Rheidol Vale Railway
The Vale of Rheidol Railway, Aberystwyth, Wales, opened in 1902 to serve the local lead mines. Here is one of the engine sheds at Aberystwyth. The line was privatised 1989

Tourist route, Chapel of St. Kinga, Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krakow, Malopolska, Poland, Europe

Bingham Canyon Copper Mine or Kennecott Mine
Bingham Canyon Copper Mine (Kennecott Copper Mine), Utah, USA Date: circa 1910s

Penrhiwceibr Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Penrhiwceibr (Penrhiwceiber) Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales. The colliery closed in 1985

Penrhyn quarry, the largest slate quarry in Wales, Bethesda, Snowdonia, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

St Louis World Fair / 1904
The exterior of the Palace of Mines and Metallurgy

Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1904
View of Cape Cornwall from the St Just United mine. Photographer: Unknown

Welsh miner in coal mine pushing truck
A Welsh miner, stripped to the waist, pushing a truck in a coal mine

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

Wheal Vivian, Constantine, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Photograph of the disused minestack at Wheal Vivian. Mining ended there in 1864. It was due to the development of this mine that the Churchtown grew substantially from a mere hamlet in 1820

Victoria Colliery, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales
View of the Victoria Colliery, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales

Mines at Easington Colliery. July 1969

Chislet Colliery 1930S
Chislet Colliery was located next to the Canterbury-Margate road, Kent. Two shafts were first sunk in 1914. Despite surviving nationalisation in 1947, the mine closed in 1969. Date: 1930s

Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Depot, Nevada, USA
The Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Depot, Nevada, USA, on 7 December 1907, with a steam train, crowds of people on the platform and cars and horses waiting alongside

Copper Miners Strike - Calumet, Michigan, USA. Industrial action by Copper Miners of the Western Federation of Miners. Workers were concerned of being displaced to a lower-paying job or of losing

The Asbestos Mines at Pano Amiantos, Cyprus
Pano Amiantos a village in the Limassol District of Greek Cyprus, located 7 km southwest of Kyperounta. Formerly the village was the site of a large asbestos mine

Ferndale Colliery and Tylorstown, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Ferndale Colliery (also known as Blaenllechau Colliery) and Tylorstown, Rhondda Valley, Glamorgan, South Wales

UK, England, Cornwall, Botallack Mine, Crown Mines, UNESCO World Heritage and SSSI site

Mine disposal team deal with a mine in Rye Bay England during WW2 1945

Headgear of Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, silhouetted against the sky. Work underground was stopped in April 1986. Date: circa 1980s

Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington. It was established in 1907 in Londons scientific and cultural heartland in South Kensington, as a merger of the Royal College of Science

Miners at the Coal Face Victorian period

Treadwell Mines, Douglas Island, Alaska, USA
Treadwell Mines, Douglas Island, east of Juneau, Alaska, USA. Date: circa 1905

Historic coal mining stream train in tundra, Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
DAC-1301 Wheal Coates - at sunset St Agnes, Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fossil trees in coal mine
Fossilised trees and plants found in a coal mine. Date: C.1870

Aerial view of lead rakes, spoil heaps from ancient mines, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
A boy with a harness and chain between his legs drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

The General Strike - Government leaders
Government leaders during the General Strike: Ministers and Commissioners. 1. Chief Civil Commissioner: Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson, 2. Principal Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Lowry, 3

Copper seam in old mine at Pozos, near San Miguel, Mexico, North America

Panning at Klondyke (chromolitho)
3631113 Panning at Klondyke (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panning at Klondyke)

Salt mine, near Cracow 1870
Salt mine of Wielitska, near Cracow, Poland, workmen deep down in the mines, chipping away at the salt. Date: 1870

MINES / FALUN, SWEDEN
Iron mine at Falun, Sweden Date: 1830s

Royal Navy Seamen practice mine laying using weighted barrels. Date: circa 1907

Open cut deep pit gold mining, taken in 1990, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Open cast gold mine at Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

De Beers Diamond Mine
Washing equipment for the diamonds of De Beers mines in South Africa

An electrically powered submarine designed by D L Tuch
5311824 An electrically powered submarine designed by D L Tuch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electrically powered submarine designed by D. L)

An inclined plane railway used to carry coal
5308316 An inclined plane railway used to carry coal.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an inclined plane railway used to carry coal from South Hetton Colliery to Seaham Harbour)

An electric lighting installed by Sir Charles Siemens
5311990 An electric lighting installed by Sir Charles Siemens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electric lighting installed by Sir Charles Siemens at the Rio Tinto copper mines, Spain)

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Exploring the Depths: A Journey Through Mines Delving into History: Witness a miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, as they uncover the secrets of this ancient site. Golden Treasures: Discover the allure of gold at Carnon Stream Works in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England - a place where dreams turn to reality. Coal's Mighty Force: Experience the raw power as a coal miner fills their truck in a South Wales mine, showcasing the resilience and determination of these workers. Breaking Barriers: Uncover the untold stories of Welsh women road builders in South Wales who shattered stereotypes and paved their own path towards progress. Underground Marvels: Embark on an unforgettable journey through Wieliczka Salt Mine, Krakow - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that mesmerizes with its tourist route deep beneath the surface. The Newport Riot Legacy: Reflect on history's echoes as we remember the pivotal events that unfolded during this significant moment in time. Digging Deep for Prosperity: Explore Cwmpennar Colliery in Glamorgan, South Wales - an emblematic symbol of industry and economic growth within its community. Hook's Hidden Gems: Navigate through Hook's captivating landscape with our sketch map and unearth hidden treasures tucked away amidst Pembrokeshire's minescape. Slate Splendor Unveiled: Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring beauty at Penrhyn quarry - Snowdonia's crown jewel and Wales' largest slate quarry located in Bethesda. A Ride Through Time: Hop aboard Rheidol Vale Railway for an enchanting journey back to yesteryears when steam engines ruled supreme across picturesque Welsh landscapes. Tales from Beneath Earth’s Surface: Step into Penrhiwceibr Colliery in Glamorgan, South Wales to hear stories whispered by the walls, echoing the struggles and triumphs of miners.