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Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part
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Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part
Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The boom time for the harbour and effectively the birth of the town came in the first half of the 19th century when Hayle became synonymous with mining-related industries and, above all, Harvey s. Harvey & Co. employed 1, 000 men and exported Cornish beam engines all over the world. Illustration by RT Pentreath for Views of Devonshire and Cornwall by Henry Besley. (Exeter, c1860). Engraving
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Beam Birth C1860 Century Civil Cornish Cornwall Devonshire Distance Employed Engineering Engines Exeter Great Half Harbour Harvey Henry Industries Ives Part Rail Railway Time Town Transport Views West Western World Besley Boom Effectively Exported Hayle Pentreath
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This print captures the picturesque town of Hayle, with St Ives in the distance, around 1860. At this time, the West Cornwall Railway was a vital transport link and later became part of the renowned Great Western Railway (GWR). The image showcases Hayle's booming era during the first half of the 19th century when it gained prominence for its mining-related industries and particularly for Harvey & Co. This influential company employed an impressive workforce of 1,000 men who skillfully crafted and exported Cornish beam engines worldwide. The illustration by RT Pentreath, featured in Henry Besley's book "Views of Devonshire and Cornwall" offers a glimpse into England's rich industrial history. The engraving beautifully portrays Hayle's bustling harbor as it thrived during this period. With its strategic location on Cornwall's western coast, Hayle became synonymous with engineering excellence and civil advancements. As you admire this historic print, envision how these industrious activities transformed Hayle into a vibrant town that attracted attention from all corners of Britain. The railway played a crucial role in facilitating trade and connecting communities across England. Let this image transport you back to a time when Hayle flourished as an epicenter for mining-related industries while also appreciating its natural beauty against the backdrop of St Ives in the distance.
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