Engine House Collection

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1895
General surface view with telepherage line carrying hoppers. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow - St Agnes - Cornwall - UK
DAC-518 Wheal Coates - engine house in winter snow St Agnes - Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1871
Palmers shaft and birthplace of Richard Trevithick. Photographer: Unknown

Goolds Shaft, Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911
Goolds shaft with Old Stamps house in background. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Wheal Reath ruined Cornish tin mine engine house, Cripplesease near St. Ives, West Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Crowns Engine Houses, Botallack historic Cornish tin mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Botallack, St. Just, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Levant Mine, Cornwall. The Levant Mine operated from the late 18th century until its closure in 1930, mining tin and copper from beneath the sea bed

Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
DAC-1301 Wheal Coates - at sunset St Agnes, Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Cornish coast near St. Agnes, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway

Taniscot Engine House Sign, 1935/1942. Creator: Curry M. Bartlett
Taniscot Engine House Sign, 1935/1942

Madame Leroux'; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; Whereapon the housemaid said she know'd the young man Creator
Madame Leroux'; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; Whereupon the housemaid said she know'd the young man wasn't waiting there for nothing, and set them down as a couple of sweethearts, 1890

Sunset, Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, 2009. The clifftop mine of Wheal Coates began to be worked in 1802. The ruined buildings that remain today date from the 1870s

Friar Gate Goods Yard 35010_036
Fire damaged warehouse at Friar Gate Goods Yard, City of Derby, 2021

China Clay Works ALB93_05_131
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. A view looking across the pit towards the engine house from which the slurry pump is

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

Papplewick Pumping Station DP312976
Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Papplewick, Gedling, Nottinghamshire. Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire. Interior view of the engine house at Papplewick Pumping Station

Jane Pit 35139_037
The remains of Jane Pit, a 19th century undersea coal mine, Mossbay, Cumbria, 2021

Clipstone Colliery 35050_020
Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

Clipstone Colliery 35050_013
Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

Clipstone Colliery 35050_012
Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

Chimney Stack 35082_002
Redruth, Cornwall, 2021. Pedn-an-drea Chimney Stack, built for a pumping engine at a tin and copper mine

Towanroath Engine House, part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine on the Cornish coast near St Agnes, Cornwall, England. Summer (August) 2010

Blists Hill Iron Furnaces 28747_046
Blists Hill Iron Furnaces, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, 2015. SJ6903

China Clay Works ALB93_05_133
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. A view of the engine house at Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works

China Clay Works ALB93_05_132
Bloomdale China Clay and Stone Works, St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. Photographed between 1919 and 1936. Men on the gantry outside the engine house from which the slurry pump is operated

Abandoned tin mine engine house on the clifftops at Botallack near St Just, Cornwall, England. Autumn (October) 2009

Towan Roath Engine House at Wheal Coates, St Agnes, Cornwall, England. Summer (September) 2009

The abandoned Wheal Coates engine house on the Cornish cliff tops near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Abandoned Cornish tin mine engine houses on the cliffs at Botallack, Cornwall, England

Remains of The Crowns tin mine engine houses on the Cornish Atlantic coast near Botallack, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2010

The abandoned Wheal Coates engine house on the Cornish cliffs near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Messrs John Brinsmead and Sons Pianoforte Works (engraving)
1044491 Messrs John Brinsmead and Sons Pianoforte Works (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs John Brinsmead and Sons Pianoforte Works)

Destruction of the Victoria Iron and Cement Works at Wreckhills (engraving)
1609493 Destruction of the Victoria Iron and Cement Works at Wreckhills (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea (engraving)
2773596 The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea)

American businessman Edwin Drakes oil well, the first in the United States, Titusville, Pennsylvania
6014970 American businessman Edwin Drakes oil well, the first in the United States, Titusville, Pennsylvania, 1859 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Capture of John Brown in the Engine-House (engraving)
654889 Capture of John Brown in the Engine-House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of John Brown in the Engine-House)

The Approaching Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)
1049317 The Approaching Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Approaching Railway Jubilee at Darlington)

Samudas Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
1101485 Samudas Atmospheric Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samudas Atmospheric Railway)

The Pneumatic Despatch (engraving)
1619707 The Pneumatic Despatch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pneumatic Despatch. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 August 1861)

The Water Supply of London, the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company (engraving)
1622688 The Water Supply of London, the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Supply of London)

New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong (engraving)
1041714 New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong)

Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Winnipeg (engraving)
1046774 Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Winnipeg (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New River Works, Stoke Newington, the Engine-House and Reservoirs (engraving)
1097935 The New River Works, Stoke Newington, the Engine-House and Reservoirs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New River Works, Stoke Newington)

Farm Buildings at Liscard, Cheshire (engraving)
1096604 Farm Buildings at Liscard, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm Buildings at Liscard, Cheshire)

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"Exploring the Historic Engine Houses of Cornwall's Tin Mines" Discover the captivating ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, nestled near St Agnes in Cornwall, England. These remnants offer a glimpse into the region's rich mining heritage and stand as a testament to the industrious past. Step back in time to 1895 at East Pool Mine in Illogan, where you can witness an impeccably preserved engine house that once powered this bustling tin mine. Immerse yourself in history as you explore its corridors and imagine the laborious work that took place within its walls. Marvel at the striking sight of Wheal Coates' engine house amidst winter snowfall. Located near St Agnes, this picturesque scene showcases both nature's beauty and man-made ingenuity harmoniously coexisting. Journey further into Cornwall's mining legacy with a visit to Levant Mine. Here stands another remarkable engine house that played an integral role in extracting valuable minerals from deep underground. As you wander through these ruins, let your imagination transport you to a bygone era filled with determination and perseverance. Uncover South Crofty Mine's fascinating history as you encounter its well-preserved 1871 engine house in Camborne. This site offers a unique opportunity to delve into Cornwall's industrial past while appreciating the architectural marvels left behind by our ancestors. Goolds Shaft at Wheal Grenville Mine is another gem waiting to be discovered. Dating back to 1911, this impressive structure serves as a reminder of Cornish miners' unwavering dedication and their tireless efforts beneath the earth's surface. Immerse yourself in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Towanroath Engine House—part of Wheal Coates Tin Mine—and The Crowns Engine Houses at Botallack historic Cornish tin mine. These sites hold immense cultural significance and provide insight into Cornwall’s pivotal role during the heyday of tin mining.