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Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1894
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Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1894
Interior of dry. Miners clothes hang up to dry on the walls and on racks above the heated pipes. Note the wooden boxes with lids secured with padlocks that seemed to serve as a locker and seat. In the background behind the seated man a bicycle leans against a locker. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : 2011.11.125a
Media ID 12082262
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print from 1894 offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Levant Mine, located in the picturesque town of St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. The image showcases the interior of a dry area within the mine, where miners' clothes are meticulously hung up to dry on walls and racks suspended above heated pipes. It is fascinating to observe how these hardworking individuals took great care even with their personal belongings amidst their demanding work environment. One cannot help but notice the intriguing wooden boxes scattered throughout this scene. These boxes, equipped with padlocks for security purposes, served as both lockers and seats for the miners. They symbolize not only practicality but also a sense of ownership and personal space within an otherwise communal setting. Intriguingly placed behind one seated miner is a bicycle leaning against another locker. This unexpected sight hints at modernization creeping into this Victorian-era mining operation – perhaps signaling progress or simply providing convenience for transportation underground. Photographed by John Charles Burrow, this snapshot captures an era when Cornish mining was at its peak. It serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who toiled beneath Cornwall's rugged landscape during that time. Displayed proudly at Royal Cornwall Museum, this print transports viewers back in time while shedding light on an essential aspect of Cornish history - its rich mining heritage.
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