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Mounted Print : Wheal Trannack Mine, Sithney, Cornwall. Around 1900
Mounted Prints from Royal Cornwall Museum
Wheal Trannack Mine, Sithney, Cornwall. Around 1900
Stamps and waterwheel in the foreground and the viaduct for the Helston branch line in the background, with a steam train and carriages travelling across it. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : MItra.1
Media ID 11828681
© From the collection of the RIC
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the historic Wheal Trannack Mine in Sithney, Cornwall. This captivating image, taken around 1900 from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives, showcases the mine's stamps and waterwheel in the foreground, with the Helston branch line viaduct and a steam train in action in the background. Add this unique piece to your decor and transport yourself to a bygone era.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.9cm x 20.3cm (5.9" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Step back in time with this print from the Royal Cornwall Museum. Taken around 1900, it transports us to the Wheal Trannack Mine in Sithney, Cornwall. The image showcases a remarkable juxtaposition of elements that define the region's rich history. In the foreground, we are greeted by an intricate network of stamps and a majestic waterwheel. These powerful machines were integral to the mining process, tirelessly crushing ore and extracting precious minerals from deep within the earth. Their imposing presence serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and relentless perseverance. As our gaze shifts towards the background, we are treated to a breathtaking sight: the viaduct for Helston branch line spanning across lush green fields. Against this picturesque backdrop, a steam train gracefully traverses its tracks alongside carriages filled with passengers eagerly embarking on their journey. The photographer behind this extraordinary snapshot remains unknown; however, their skillful composition allows us to immerse ourselves fully in this moment frozen in time. It is through such images that we can appreciate not only Cornwall's industrial heritage but also its natural beauty and resilience. This print offers an invaluable glimpse into Cornish history—a testament to those who worked tirelessly beneath these lands and those who traveled above them on iron rails. Let it transport you back to an era defined by innovation, determination, and boundless possibilities.
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