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Trades in Regency England. Tin mines, bullocks
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Trades in Regency England. Tin mines, bullocks
Trades in Regency England. Tin mines, bullocks and pipe smoking. Miner on a ladder with a bucket of tin ore in a Redruth tin mine 10, beef cattle on a Devonshire moor 11, and servant throwing a jug of water over Sir Walter Raleigh smoking a pipe 12. Woodcut engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce, John Harris, London, 1823. Isaac Taylor was an English writer, artist, engraver and inventor 1787-1865
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This woodcut engraving, titled 'Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce,' is an intriguing glimpse into the diverse trades and industries of Regency England. The image is taken from the 1823 publication by Rev. Isaac Taylor, a prolific English writer, artist, engraver, and inventor. The engraving showcases three distinct scenes. In the first, a miner is depicted in a Redruth tin mine, carefully balancing on a ladder while filling a bucket with precious tin ore. The rugged terrain of the mine is a stark contrast to the idyllic landscape of the second scene, where a herd of beef cattle graze contentedly on a Devonshire moor. The third scene takes place in a more urban setting, with a servant throwing a jug of water over Sir Walter Raleigh as he leisurely smokes his pipe. This scene may be a reference to the popular legend of Raleigh's supposed penance for supposedly neglecting his duties as Lord Chancellor by spending too much time tending to his garden. The engraving also highlights various other industries, including sailing ships, cloth manufacturing, stone quarries, timber, and building construction. Workers are depicted moving heavy blocks, unfurling sails, and laboring in the Portland quarry. The woodland scene showcases the New Forest, where wood was harvested for fuel and building materials. This enlightening image offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and varied trades and industries of Regency England, providing a valuable educational resource for those interested in the history, costume, and social conditions of the time.
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