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Metal 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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Cornwall's coastal landscape with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of View at Wheal Coates tin mine. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the iconic Towanroath Shaft Pumping Engine House perched on the cliff top between Porthtowan and St Agnes. The metal print process brings out the rich details and vibrant colors of this circa 1980s photograph, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any room. Preserve the history and charm of Cornwall's mining past with this beautiful piece of art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
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) or portrait (vertical) 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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