Mining Collection (page 9)

American miners working, 1899
1579885 American miners working, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting American miners working. Created by Kurz and Alison Art Studio. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American miners working, 1899
1579883 American miners working, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting American miners working. Created by Kurz and Alison Art Studio. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Text of the miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849
1575230 Text of the miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849; (add.info.: Text of the miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849)

Richard Trevithick
3586051 Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A horse-drawn ore train
5311946 A horse-drawn ore train; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a horse-drawn ore train at the surface of a Cornish tin mine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An inclined plane at the Wheal Friendship mine near Tavistock
5312006 An inclined plane at the Wheal Friendship mine near Tavistock; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an inclined plane at the Wheal Friendship mine near Tavistock, Devon)

An engraving depicting the bottom of a pit shaft showing the corves being sent to the surface
5311243 An engraving depicting the bottom of a pit shaft showing the corves being sent to the surface, a pony drawing clear corves back to the coal face and, left

A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel
5310952 A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Female pithead workers
2602804 Female pithead workers; (add.info.: Female pithead workers, Creusot coal mines, eastern France. Engraving, Paris, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Precious Metals in Imperial Russia, 1890
2902737 Precious Metals in Imperial Russia, 1890; (add.info.: Precious Metals in Imperial Russia, 1890.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Mineral Map of Mexico, 1885
2902261 Mineral Map of Mexico, 1885; (add.info.: Historic map of Mexico with Minerals, Mines - Mining. Printed in Spanish.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

A female labourer at a tin mine
5310067 A female labourer at a tin mine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a female labourer at a tin mine in the St Just area of Cornwall)

American miners working, 1899
1579879 American miners working, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting American miners working. Created by Kurz and Alison Art Studio. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849
1575247 The miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849; (add.info.: The miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849. 14 scenes of lives of pioneer gold miners, including camp life)

The miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849
1575236 The miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849, 1849; (add.info.: The miners pioneer ten commandments of 1849. Scenes of gold miners crossing the great plains in 1849)

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

The Californian Balloon Railway, a novel way of travelling to the Californian Gold Rush
533989 The Californian Balloon Railway, a novel way of travelling to the Californian Gold Rush. Cartoon from Punch London 1849

Hurlet alum mine near Glasgow, United Kingdom
863930 Hurlet alum mine near Glasgow, United Kingdom; (add.info.: Hurlet alum mine near Glasgow, Scotland, showing miners extracting ore. Light is provided by candles fixed to their helmets)

Humphry Davy , chemist
672749 Humphry Davy , chemist; (add.info.: Humphry Davy - engraving Sir Humphry Davy, 1st Baronet, (17 December 1778 - 29 May 1829) was a British chemist and inventor); Universal History Archive/UIG.

General pit head scene showing engine house for steam engine, head gear etc., and cross sections of a coal mine
538566 General pit head scene showing engine house for steam engine, head gear etc., and cross sections of a coal mine. Engraving 1860; (add.info)

Steam winch with steel wire. Steel wire for deep-sea dredging. 1880
3522400 Steam winch with steel wire. Steel wire for deep-sea dredging. 1880; (add.info.: Steam winch with steel wire. Steel wire for deep-sea dredging was first used on the 'Blake')

The Turon Gold Field in New South Wales
5311930 The Turon Gold Field in New South Wales; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Turon Gold Field in New South Wales: the man in the left of the picture is raising a bucket of soil which will be)

A sectional view of Devon Great Consols Copper Mine
5311945 A sectional view of Devon Great Consols Copper Mine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of Devon Great Consols Copper Mine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the digging of alum from crystallising pans, 19th century
5311338 An engraving depicting the digging of alum from crystallising pans, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century
5310738 An engraving depicting a slate quarry in North Wales, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Davy's safety lamp
5309957 Davy's safety lamp; (add.info.: Davy's safety lamp, showing the flame surrounded by metal gauze. 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting miners descending to the working level in a lead mine in the Harz Mountains, Germany, 19th century
5309174 Engraving depicting miners descending to the working level in a lead mine in the Harz Mountains, Germany, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work
5309172 Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work)

Richard Trevithick's locomotive
5308292 Richard Trevithick's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804 for the Penydarren tram line)

Plan of a coal mine in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson
5242668 Plan of a coal mine in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson.

USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850
2603972 USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850; (add.info.: Washing for gold, California, c1850. The Californian Gold Rush begand in 1849. Wood engraving).

Pit pony pulling a coal wagon on rails
2602806 Pit pony pulling a coal wagon on rails; (add.info.: Pit pony pulling a coal wagon on rails underground in a Welsh coal mine. Engraving, Paris, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coal cutting machine on rails, 1880 (engraving)
864509 Coal cutting machine on rails, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal cutting machine on rails, powered by compressed air produced by a steam engine at the pithead)

American miners working, 1899
1579880 American miners working, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting American miners working. Created by Kurz and Alison Art Studio. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coal Mining: Underground scene showing full baskets, 1860 (engraving)
538563 Coal Mining: Underground scene showing full baskets, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal Mining: Underground scene showing full baskets (corves)

Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface
538560 Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface.; (add.info.: Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface)

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Miners in the Californian gold fields inspecting the result of their digging by the light of the camp fire
533992 Miners in the Californian gold fields inspecting the result of their digging by the light of the camp fire. Wood engraving London c1880.; (add.info)

An engraving depicting a sectional view of Portland, showing the position of Portland Freestone which was quarried for
5310731 An engraving depicting a sectional view of Portland, showing the position of Portland Freestone which was quarried for building

13th century figures from stained-glass windows, Freiburg Minste , 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912595 13th century figures from stained-glass windows, Freiburg Minste , 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: St. Catherine of Alexandria with sword and halo)

Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines
5307486 Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines)

The process the mining of Anthracite
5308317 The process the mining of Anthracite.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of mining of Anthracite. Wagons of Anthracite are loaded and brought to the barges. Dated 19th century)

A view of Seaham Harbour
5308315 A view of Seaham Harbour.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view of Seaham Harbour, Durham, showing the end of the inclined plane railway which carried coals to the waiting boats)

The countryside scarred by mining
5308314 The countryside scarred by mining.; (add.info.: Engraving showing the countryside scarred by mining- a typical scene in the Northumberland and Durham mining districts)

Fowey Consols copper mine, Cornwall
5312000 Fowey Consols copper mine, Cornwall; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Fowey Consols copper mine, Cornwall: a bank of jigging machines were the first process towards extracting copper from)

The Botallack mine
5311997 The Botallack mine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Botallack mine, St Just, Cornwall. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mangin and Leroyer's signalling lamp for mines
5310057 Mangin and Leroyer's signalling lamp for mines; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Mangin and Leroyer's signalling lamp for mines)

Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet
5309082 Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet)

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Mining" In this captivating snapshot, we witness a remarkable contrast between two worlds. Adrian Street, the renowned Welsh professional wrestler, stands proudly beside his father - a coal miner. The image captures their bond and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless miners in pursuit of livelihoods. Transporting us back to 1893, Dolcoath Mine in Camborne, Cornwall emerges from history's depths. This iconic mine symbolizes an era when mining was at its zenith; its towering structures loom over the landscape like guardians of industry. On another shore lies Trevaunance Beach at low tide in St Agnes, Cornwall on that fateful day - perhaps July 20th, 1910. Here we find traces left behind by those who toiled beneath our feet; remnants washed ashore serve as silent witnesses to their laborious endeavors. Returning once more to Dolcoath Mine in Camborne during its heyday transports us further into this narrative. We can almost hear the rhythmic clinks and clangs echoing through time as miners tirelessly extracted precious resources from deep within Earth's core. A glimpse into Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen reveals determined faces etched with determination and resilience. These individuals embody the spirit communities across generations - unwavering dedication despite challenging conditions. Venturing beyond Wales' borders takes us to South Wales where coal miners brave treacherous conditions at the coalface. Their unwavering commitment fuels industries far and wide while reminding us of their indomitable spirit amidst darkness and danger. Shifting gears towards Perranarworthal in Cornwall brings forth images of gold gleaming under Carnon Stream Works' watchful eye. This scene reminds us that mining is not solely about extracting fuel for industry but also unearthing treasures hidden within nature's embrace.