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Framed Print : View at Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall
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View at Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall
View at Wheal Coates former tin mine, on the cliff top between Porthtowan and St Agnes, north coast of Cornwall, showing the Towanroath Shaft Pumping Engine House. Date: circa 1980s
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Media ID 14244436
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Agnes Calm Cliff Cliffs Coates Cornish Disused Grassy Mine Mining Pumping Shaft Wheal Porthtowan Towanroath
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic view of Wheal Coates tin mine in Cornwall. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Towanroath Shaft Pumping Engine House perched on the cliff top between Porthtowan and St Agnes. The photograph, taken in the circa 1980s, transports you to the rugged and picturesque north coast of Cornwall. This Framed Print is not just a decorative piece for your home or office, it's a window into the rich history and beauty of the Cornish landscape. Bring a piece of Cornwall into your space with this evocative and timeless Framed Print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.1cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 evocative photograph captures the breathtaking view of Wheal Coates tin mine, located on the cliff top between Porthtowan and St Agnes on Cornwall's north coast. The image, taken in the 1980s, showcases the Towanroath Shaft Pumping Engine House, a once-vital structure in the industrial history of Cornwall's tin mining industry. The blue sky above contrasts beautifully with the disused, rusting engine house, its metal frame weathered by the elements. The calm, tranquil sea below adds to the serene atmosphere, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the mining activity that once took place here. The grassy cliffs, dotted with wildflowers, provide a natural backdrop to the industrial structure, highlighting the harmonious coexistence of nature and human endeavor. The cliffs themselves, with their dramatic drops and rugged textures, add to the sense of history and tradition that permeates the area. Wheal Coates mine, with its iconic chimney stack, has long been a popular subject for photographers and artists, capturing the essence of Cornwall's rich industrial heritage. The mine, which operated from the late 18th century until the mid-20th century, produced a significant amount of tin and copper, contributing to the region's economy and shaping its cultural identity. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of those who worked in Cornwall's mines, and a celebration of the natural beauty that surrounds us.
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