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Driving an end at East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
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Driving an end at East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Driving an end with a box drill mounted in a stretcher. Copy photographer: Charles Woolf
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Media ID 11420359
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Candles Felt Hats Hammer Joyce Greenham Miners
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Driving an end at East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives, we are transported back in time to witness the arduous and perilous work of miners at East Pool Mine in 1893. The image showcases a pivotal moment as miners drive an end with a box drill mounted on a stretcher. The scene is filled with gritty determination and unwavering focus as these brave men navigate the treacherous depths of the mine. Clad in traditional attire, they don felt hats that shield them from falling debris while clutching hammers tightly in their hands. Illuminating their path are flickering candles casting eerie shadows against the rough-hewn walls. These humble flames serve as beacons of hope amidst the darkness, guiding them through labyrinthine tunnels. A compressed airline snakes its way along the rugged terrain, providing much-needed ventilation for these intrepid souls who risk life and limb daily to extract precious minerals from deep within Mother Earth's embrace. While we admire their resilience and fortitude captured by copy photographer Charles Woolf, it is important to acknowledge that this photograph represents more than just a historical record; it immortalizes generations of hardworking individuals whose contributions shaped Cornwall's mining legacy. Let us honor those like Joyce Greenham - whose name echoes through history but remains unmentioned here - who dedicated themselves to this grueling profession without seeking commercial gain but rather out of necessity or love for their craft. May
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