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Metal Print : Sandycroft electric winding engine, Giew Mine, St Ives Consols, Cornwall. Around 1909
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Sandycroft electric winding engine, Giew Mine, St Ives Consols, Cornwall. Around 1909
Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : MIivs.3
Media ID 15185490
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the rich history of Cornwall's mining heritage into your home with our stunning Metal Print of the Sandycroft electric winding engine at Giew Mine, St Ives Consols. Captured around 1909 by renowned photographer Samuel John Govier and now part of the Royal Cornwall Museum collection, this timeless image is sure to make a captivating conversation piece. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors, exceptional clarity, and long-lasting durability, ensuring your precious memories are preserved in the finest detail. Order now and relive the past with this beautiful piece of Cornish history.
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 print transports us back in time to the early 20th century, capturing a pivotal moment in Cornwall's rich mining history. The image showcases the Sandycroft electric winding engine at Giew Mine, part of the renowned St Ives Consols mining complex. Taken around 1909 by the talented photographer Samuel John Govier, this snapshot offers a glimpse into an era defined by Cornish industry and innovation. The imposing machinery takes center stage, its intricate design and robust construction reflecting the ingenuity of Cornwall's miners. The Sandycroft electric winding engine stands as a testament to their unwavering determination and expertise in harnessing natural resources deep beneath the earth's surface. Surrounded by rugged terrain and remnants of past excavation efforts, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both triumphs and challenges faced by those who toiled within these mines. It encapsulates not only the physicality of mining but also pays homage to an entire community whose lives were intricately intertwined with this demanding profession. Preserved within Royal Cornwall Museum's vast collection, this print allows us to appreciate Cornish heritage from a fresh perspective. As we gaze upon it today, we are reminded of our predecessors' resilience and resourcefulness that shaped not just local communities but also contributed significantly to Britain's industrial prowess. Let this evocative image transport you back through time as you delve into Cornwall's fascinating mining legacy - an enduring testament to human ambition amidst nature’s formidable forces.
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