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Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Two miners working the mill at the 412 fathom level
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Students working underground in felt hats fitted with candles, with a miners trolley of ore
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1903Students working at the 90 level. This was part of the old South Condurrow Mine, the name of which was changed after the ascension of King Edward VII in 1901
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Miners in the 90 level. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
Surface view, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. About 1900Surface view. 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. 1908Round frames, manufactured by Fraser & Chalmers Erith, England, in the mill. 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, Dolcoath mine, Camborne, Cornwall in March 1903. Includes the swing bridge supported by chains. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1892Four miners standing, three holding candles in the cathedral cavern at 460 fathom depth at South Condurrow mine, Camborne. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893A group of four miners working on a rich lode at the 412 fathom level with two further miners pushing a mine tram. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1903King Edward mine students working on Great Flat Lode transferring ore into trolley at 400 level
Surface view, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. About 1900Surface view showing headgear and working engine house. 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. Early 1900sMiner lighting a fuse to explosive for blasting. One miner lights a fuse for blasting, while an already lit fuse burns to his right. Another younger miner holds a candle to provide more light
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911Surface workings, new stamps and Frue vanner sheds. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Hanging tram road at the 375 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Frue vanning machine shed. Vanning machines were also known as ore concentrators. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Miner working by candlelight beneath the hanging tram road at the 375 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Single Decker gig, designed to carry 6 men, on the skip road at the 302 fathom level in Eastern Shaft (at the other end of the mine from the man engine)
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893Two miners operating the Balance box at the 236 fathom level in the Man Engine shaft
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Two miners operating a boring machine at the rock drill end, 326 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners at ore shoot. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1903Miners at the 440 fathom level, Dolcoath mine, in March 1903. Includes mining tram on tracks. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
