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105 Metal Prints
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1903Students working at the 90 level, King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Miners croust (lunch) time. Group of miners eating pasties and smoking pipes, miners dial in the foreground. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890sDolcoath Spallers and Bal Maidens. The mine captain, sitting at the front on the right, is believed to be Mr Thomas. Photographer: Unknown
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 24th February 1910Miners using a Holmans rock drill and sprayer at the 290 fathom level near Goolds shaft. Central figure identified as William Thomas, who died aged 38. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Goolds Shaft, Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Goolds shaft with Old Stamps house in background. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 26th October 1895Cutting the first sod for the Williams Shaft, also known as New Shaft. Mine workings and All Saints Church, Tuckingmill, can be seen in the background
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1892Four miners standing in the Cathedral, at South Condurrow mine. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
Group of Miners, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA group of miners at the surface
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably 1890sThe photograph shows a group of men waiting to go underground. The man on the right with the white coat is probably the lander or banksman
Dolcoath Mine Limited Registered Office, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s" Two miners outside the Dolcoath Registered Office"
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Miners working on the lode, possibly the Great Flat Lode. Photographer: Unknown
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Williams shaft headgear built in 1894. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sA group of miners working on the Winning rich tin lode at the 412 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sProbably the Ladder Way near the 375 fathom level, near New East Shaft. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1871Palmers shaft and birthplace of Richard Trevithick. Photographer: Unknown
South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 28th February 1910One of John Charles Burrows last underground photographs taken at the 170 fathoms level in Palmers section. It shows miners using a Stephens 3 1/4 inch drill fitted with a primitive sprayer
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. 27th November 1903Students working underground at an unknown depth at King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
King Edward Mine, South Condurrow mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1908Equipment at the Ore Dressing plant. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sThree miners winding up a bucket at the whinze under a stope at 30 level
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911General surface view. Probably New Engine Shaft on Polgine Lode. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. June 1908Mill at the 130 level. Miner guiding ore into trolley from above. Carpenters saw hanging from the side of chute framework. Pieces of loose timber standing nearby
King Edward Mine, Williams Lode, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Students driving an end at the 340 level. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1904Miners using a hard rock drill underground
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. September 1898Student setting a fuse using a candle
Red River, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Dressing floors
General View, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne. Early 1900sGeneral view looking east with the Eastern shaft cutting the skyline in the centre. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Tin dressing frames, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sTin dressing frames with Bal maidens and overseer, looking south towards Stamps engine house and Brea. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893" The stulls at 412 level", in 1893. About 30 feet wide, massive timbers of pitchpine about 18 inches square and 34 feet long were needed to support the very weak roof
North Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably 14th May 1906Cross course looking north, showing miners and tramway. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
North Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 14th May 1906Timbermen measuring in a slope. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1908Raising the headgear. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Californian stamps, made by Harvey & Co, Hayle, Cornwall. Photographer: Possibly John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Tramway at the 388 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Two miners being raised to the surface in a Single Decker gig on skip road at 302 fathoms in Eastern Shaft. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1904Drilling at the 375 level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1904Three miners loading a wagon at the 375 level. Left to right: Cornish miners Billy James, William John Oatey and unknown. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Group of miners pushing tram along tramway at the 490 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. February 1904Miner pushing tram along tramway at the 220 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1903Double decker gig at the 440 fathom level. New Sump shaft. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1903Group of miners with a tram, at the 440 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1903Tramming at the 440 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sRepairing a skip road at a change of slope in the New East Shaft, 302 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. September 1893" The stulls at 412 level". Said to have been taken only a few weeks before the disaster on 20th September 1893. Seven men were killed, including the foreman timberman
South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 28th February 1910One of John Charles Burrows last underground photographs taken at the 170 fathoms level in Palmers section
South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 28th February 1910One of John Charles Burrows last underground photographs, taken at the 170 fathoms level in Palmers section. It shows miners using a Stephens 3 1/4 inch drill fitted with a primitive sprayer
North Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1906Miners working at the 126 fathom level, on a sloping platform held in position by wooden beams and supporting planks. A supervisor watches on below. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
North Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 14th May 1906Two miners are shown working on a precarious arrangement of ladder and plank while working the lode. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1908Raising the headgear at Williams Lode. In 1897 part of the mine was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. 1908Three workers operating round frames at the Ore Dressing plant (surface level). Photographer: John Charles Burrow
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. 27th November 1903Students at work at King Edward VII mine (part of the Camborne School of Mines), South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Three miners descending in a lift cage operated by a fourth worker at the King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners raising a bucket by a hand windlass underground at 340 level, Williams Lode
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Miners going up the inclined skip road and ladder way at the 450 level. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Holmans horizontal winding engine seen from the drivers viewpoint. The driver of the winding engine, Mr. Angove, is seen in the picture
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Frue vanners in long building in front of the New Stamps engine with concentrating tables to either side. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Frue vanning machines in front of new New Stamps engine, with concentrating tables to either side. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 19115 mill workers in front of round frames
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 24th February 1910Miners using a Holmans rock drill and sprayer at the 290 fathom level, near Goolds shaft. Central figure identified as William Thomas, who died aged 38. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Six mill workers in front of round frames. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, 1911Four workers at the mill shaking tables. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Group of miners, white collar workers and the mine manager, Henry Battens, outside the office at Wheal Grenville, Camborne, Cornwall. One miner is holding up a certificate
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911A group of miners, white collar workers and the mine manager, Henry Battens, outside the office. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911A group of miners, white collar workers and the mine manager, Henry Battens outside the office. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911The manager and white collar workers outside the office. The mine manager, Henry Battens, is seated in the middle of the front row. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Surface view, probably of Peases shaft, looking east. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1904Five miners working at the 375 fathom level. Three miners are working a seam in the roof of the mine, standing on wooden scaffolding supported by wooden ladders. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sFour miners working at the sump of Fortescues shaft, which is the lowest part of the mine shaft into which water drains
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Count house and tin yard. Goolds shaft. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911General view of Fortescues shaft and whim with South Frances ( Broads and Merriots shafts) in the background, in the far back left is Basset mine and in the right foreground are the slime pits
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 22nd February 1911Henry Battens, the mine manager, in his office. Henry is sitting at a desk, wearing a bowler hat and suit, holding a piece of mining equipment. The desk calendar page is Wednesday 22nd February 1911
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Two miners working the mill at the 412 fathom level at Dolcoath mine. Tram on tracks. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Two miners drilling with dust laying sprayDrilling with dust laying spray at King Edward Mine, Williams Lode. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1903Miners at the 440 fathom level. Includes the swing bridge supported by chains. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
