Mining Collection (page 19)

A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire

aP BEST OF 2019 IMARC PROTEST MELBOURNE
*This picture has been selected as one of the Best of the Year News images for 2019* Environmental protesters clash with Police outside the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne

National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap
The National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap for pieces of coal to burn.. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 2
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 1
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971

Man on coal spoil tip Blaenavon, South Wales
A man walks along the edge of a coal spoil tip above council houses in Blaenavon, South Wales. 1988

Blaenavon, South Wales, retired miner
A retired coal miner walks along the railway track with his mongrel dog at Blaenavon, South Wales. In the background is a redundant steam locomotive. First published in The Sunday Times in 1988. 1988

Cassiterite, Ulu Johan, Ipoh, Kinta district, Southern Perak, Malaysia
This large specimen of water worn cassiterite was brought to Cornwall from Malaysia by Redruth businessman James Wickett in 1910

Gold Miners Near Beechworth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Gold Miners Near Beechworth, 1901. Beechworth in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, saw major growth during the gold rush of the mid-1850s. From " Federated Australia"

Copper Mines, Walhalla, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Copper Mines, Walhalla, 1901. Walhalla was a small town in Victoria, Australia, founded as a gold-mining community in late 1862 and at its peak home to around 4, 000 residents

Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Ballarat on the Yarrowee River in the Central Highlands of Victoria, was transformed during the Victorian gold rush. From " Federated Australia"

Gold Diggers at Work near Beechworth, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Gold Diggers at Work near Beechworth, Victoria, 1901. Beechworth in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, saw major growth during the gold rush of the mid-1850s

Granite Quarries, Trawool, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Granite Quarries, Trawool, Victoria, 1901. Trawool in central Victoria, on the middle reaches of the Goulburn River, first explored by Hume and Hovell in 1824, was later settled as a sheep station

Chalcopyrite on Quartz, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, England
Brassy yellow crystals of chalcopyrite, with an iridescent tarnish, on colourless quartz crystals. The specimen label states Six sided cristals of yellow copper ore crossing each other in opake

Wooden Indian, Tombstone, Arizona, USA

La Polvorilla, landmark of the Altiplano near San Antonio de los Cobres. The bridge is the final stop for the tourist train Tren a las Nubes. South America, Argentina (Editorial Use Only)

Bauxite mine, blue water caused by industrial runoff, minerals into local water, Linden town, Guyana, South America

Laguna Miluni a reservoir fed by glacial melt water from the Andean peak of Huayna Potosi. As climate change causes the glaciers to melt, the water supply for La Paz

Colourful lakes below the peak of Chacaltaya, lake discoloured by mine effluent. Andes, Bolivia. October 2015

Miner at work within the Great Harwood Colliery - digging our Cock Bridge House Coal " so much esteemed for us in Farm

Botallack Mine, Cornwall
Vintage engraving showing Botallack Tin Mine, Cronwall, 1878

Duke of Cornwall views geology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of
The Duke of Cornwall talks to the Professor of Applied Mineralogy at the University of Exeters Camborne School of Mines about some of the important Cornish minerals on display in the Rashleigh

Duke of Cornwall views geology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of
The Duke of Cornwall talks to the Professor of Applied Mineralogy at the University of Exeters Camborne School of Mines about some of the important Cornish minerals on display in the Rashleigh

Duke of Cornwall views geology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of
The Duke of Cornwall talks to the Professor of Applied Mineralogy at the University of Exeters Camborne School of Mines about some of the important Cornish minerals on display in the Rashleigh

Alaska, Seward Peninsula, Nome. Swanberg Dredge, Alaska Gold Company Dredge No. 5, smaller than most, but typical design. Was in operation until the the 1950 s

Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Bilston Glen pit was sunk between 1952 and 1961. It was the scene of violent clashes between striking miners

Woman and a boy working in a coal mine, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848. A woman and boy underground in a coal mine moving a basket containing 3-4 cwt of coal

Charleroi, 1911, (1914). Artist: Joseph Pennell
Charleroi, 1911, (1914). From King Alberts Book. [The Daily Telegraph, London, 1914]

Mr Stephenson putting in the last rivet, 1886. From Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, volume I

Leather Russacks found in Salt Mines of Hallstatt, Austria. Celtic Iron Age, c6th century BC

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The "Welcome" Nugget, 1858. Creator: Unknown. The "Welcome" Nugget, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The "Welcome" Nugget, 1858....this huge nugget, stated to be the largest piece of virgin gold ever discovered...Mr

Unidentified miner, ca. 1903. Mesabi Range, Minnesota, c1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Unidentified miner, ca. 1903. Mesabi Range, Minn. c1903

Miners at work on the Mesabi Range in northeast Minnesota, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miners at work on the Mesabi Range in northeast Minnesota, 1903

Ore cars at the docks in Duluth, Minnesota, Oct. 31, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Ore cars at the docks in Duluth, Minn. Oct. 31, 1903

Salt mines, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Salt mines, c1893. Men working in salt mine

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Ladywash Mine, Eyam, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire. A miner operating a piece of machinery in Ladywash Mine near Eyam. The Ladywash Mine was originally opened as a fluorspar mine but is often

Men of Steel sculpture PLA01_05_053
Stadium of Light, Millenium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The sculpture " Men of Steel" by Graeme Hopper

Men of Steel sculpture PLA01_05_051
Stadium of Light, Millenium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The sculpture " Men of Steel" by Graeme Hopper

Chimney Stack 35082_002
Redruth, Cornwall, 2021. Pedn-an-drea Chimney Stack, built for a pumping engine at a tin and copper mine

USA, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Silverton, Million Dollar Highway, Yankee Girl Mine

Reshaping the land JLP01_08_008795
Whitley Bay Golf Course, Whitley Bay, NORTH TYNESIDE. A view of scrapers at work during the restoration of Whitley Bay Golf Course, following the completion of opencast mining on the site

Reshaping the land JLP01_08_008791
Whitley Bay Golf Course, Whitley Bay, NORTH TYNESIDE. A view of scrapers at work on a spoil heap during the restoration of Whitley Bay Golf Course

Reclaiming the course JLP01_08_08779
Whitley Bay Golf Course, Whitley Bay, NORTH TYNESIDE. A view of the restoration of Whitley Bay Golf Course following the completion of opencast mining on the site

Bentley Grange shaft mounds 20721_047
Bentley Grange, Denby Dale, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Shaft mounds formed as the spoil heaps of a series of pits used for iron ore mining

Opencast mining JLP01_08_000355
A view of an unidentified opencast coal mine with Laing excavators extracting coal in the foreground. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John

Ironstone mining 28657_015
Tankersley Park, Barnsley. Ironstone mining shaft mounds, 2015. SK3498

Ironstone mining 28657_011
Tankersley Park, Barnsley. Ironstone mining shaft mounds, 2015. SK3598

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Mining" In this captivating snapshot, we witness a remarkable contrast between two worlds. Adrian Street, the renowned Welsh professional wrestler, stands proudly beside his father - a coal miner. The image captures their bond and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless miners in pursuit of livelihoods. Transporting us back to 1893, Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall emerges from history's depths. This iconic mine symbolizes an era when mining was at its zenith; its towering structures loom over the landscape like guardians of industry. On another shore lies Trevaunance Beach at low tide in St Agnes, Cornwall on that fateful day - perhaps July 20th, 1910. Here we find traces left behind by those who toiled beneath our feet; remnants washed ashore serve as silent witnesses to their laborious endeavors. Returning once more to Dolcoath Mine in Camborne during its heyday transports us further into this narrative. We can almost hear the rhythmic clinks and clangs echoing through time as miners tirelessly extracted precious resources from deep within Earth's core. A glimpse into Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen reveals determined faces etched with determination and resilience. These individuals embody the spirit communities across generations - unwavering dedication despite challenging conditions. Venturing beyond Wales' borders takes us to South Wales where coal miners brave treacherous conditions at the coalface. Their unwavering commitment fuels industries far and wide while reminding us of their indomitable spirit amidst darkness and danger. Shifting gears towards Perranarworthal in Cornwall brings forth images of gold gleaming under Carnon Stream Works' watchful eye. This scene reminds us that mining is not solely about extracting fuel for industry but also unearthing treasures hidden within nature's embrace.