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Surface Workers, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890sDolcoath Mine showing the New East shaft on the right, with bal maidens and overseer. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners and bal maidens posed in front of surface buildings. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Old Carnon Valley viaduct showing early stage of replacement, Perranwell, Cornwall. Around 1931-1932A general view of Brunels old Carnon Viaduct showing the early stages of construction of the new replacement pillars, with some of the workforce in the background
Surface buildings, possibly one of the Basset Mines, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1906Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major, with mine buildings in the background (thought to perhaps be one of the Basset Mines)
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1831Engraving " Dolcoath Copper Mine" of 1831 from Cornwall Illustrated showing the 76" engine house with capstan alongside, together with a launder and bal maidens
19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank
River Widening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, saw barges with cages of stones, cranes, diggers
Bicycle (Velocipede or Boneshaker), Cornwall Works, Birmingham, EnglandIn September 1870, this velocipede was ridden by Sir Richard Tangye from Truro to Newquay, bringing the news of the Battle of Sedan to the town
Royal Albert Bridge under construction, Saltash, Cornwall. 1858View of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge from the St Budeaux side of the Tamar river. The first span was in place and the second span was floated out on to the river on 10th July 1858