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Metal Print : Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
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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
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Media ID 14407846
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
1986 Cornish Dirty Drill Drilling Eighties Geevor Helmets Lamp Lamps Mine Miners Mines Mining Pendeen Worker
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Miner Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of a miner at work in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall. Taken circa 1986, this evocative photograph captures the essence of Cornwall's rich mining history. With the miner working diligently beneath the sea, this print is a testament to the courage and determination of those who labored in the depths. Bring the history and heritage of Cornwall's mining industry into your home or office with this stunning Metal Print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the raw essence of traditional tin mining in Cornwall, England, as it was coming to an end in the late 1980s. The image, taken at the Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall, depicts a lone miner deep underground, poised to drill into the mine's rich veins of tin ore. The mine, which had been in operation since the late 18th century, was just about to cease production due to declining profits and the increasing automation of the industry. The miner in the photograph wears a traditional Cornish mining helmet, complete with a safety lamp, to protect him from falling rocks and the low-lying coal dust that filled the mine's tunnels. His face is etched with the grime and sweat of a long day's labor, a testament to the physical demands of the job. The miner's drill, a long, cumbersome tool, is poised to strike the mine wall, its bit glinting in the dim light of the lamp. The Geevor Tin Mine was located near the coast, and the sea could be heard lapping at the mine's entrance, adding to the sense of isolation and otherworldliness. The mine's proximity to the sea also meant that the miners worked in a constantly damp and humid environment, making their work even more challenging. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships and sacrifices endured by the Cornish miners who labored in the region's tin mines for generations. It is a testament to their resilience and determination, and a reminder of the rich industrial heritage of Cornwall and its people.
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