Albert Gallery

Available as Prints and Gift Items

Choose from 3 pictures in our Albert collection for your Wall Art or Photo Gift. All professionally made for Quick Shipping.

The third Royal Party descends the inclined shaft, Botallack Mine, St Just in Penwith
Full Range of Prints and Gifts in Stock

Royal Party descent of inclined shaft, Botallack Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall
Full Range of Prints and Gifts in Stock

Preparing for the third Royal Party descent of inclined shaft, Botallack Mine
Full Range of Prints and Gifts in Stock

Featured Print

Royal Party descent of inclined shaft, Botallack Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 24th July 1865

The Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, are pictured in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft down to the 235 fathom level. The Princess of Wales and Mr John St Aubyn of St Michael's Mount are seated at the front with Lady Elizabeth St Aubyn behind. The Vivians or Sutherlands are seated in the next row with the Prince of Wales behind them. Seated at the rear of the skip is brakesman Captain John Rowe. The Crown's pumping engine house is on the right. Photographer: Robert H. Preston