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Canvas Print : Goolds Shaft, Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911
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Goolds Shaft, Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911
Goolds shaft with Old Stamps house in background. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : MIgre.19
Media ID 12082344
© From the collection of the RIC
Engine House Headgear Miners Mining Surface Tramway Stamps
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history of Cornwall's mining heritage into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This particular piece showcases a captivating image from the Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, taken in 1911 at Wheal Grenville Mine in Camborne. The photograph, titled "Goolds Shaft," beautifully depicts the mine's iconic Goolds Shaft with the Old Stamps house in the background. John Charles Burrow, a renowned local photographer, captured this moment in time, allowing you to relive the past through his lens. Our high-quality canvas prints are not only a great conversation starter but also an exquisite addition to any room, evoking a sense of nostalgia and pride for Cornwall's mining history."
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back in time to 1911, capturing a significant moment in the history of Camborne's mining industry. The image showcases Goolds Shaft at Wheal Grenville Mine, standing tall and proud against the rugged Cornish landscape. In the background, we catch a glimpse of the Old Stamps house, an iconic structure that served as a constant reminder of the area's rich mining heritage. The photographer behind this remarkable shot is none other than John Charles Burrow, who skillfully captured every intricate detail with his lens. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an era where surface operations were bustling with activity. Miners can be seen going about their daily tasks while wearing their traditional Cornish attire and donning headgear for protection. A tramway stretches across the frame, serving as a lifeline for transporting precious minerals extracted from deep within Goolds Shaft. Adjacent to it stands an impressive engine house that powered these operations tirelessly day and night. This photograph serves as a poignant tribute to Cornwall's mining legacy - one that shaped its identity and brought prosperity to countless communities throughout history. It allows us to reflect on the resilience and dedication of those who worked tirelessly underground, facing unimaginable challenges for our benefit. As we admire this piece from Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, let us remember not just the company or commercial aspects but also pay homage to all those unsung heroes who contributed immensely towards shaping our world today through
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