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Poster Print : Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
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Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
Miner at work with a drill underground (below the sea) in Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, which was just about to cease operation. Date: circa 1986
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
1986 Cornish Dirty Drill Drilling Eighties Geevor Helmets Lamp Lamps Mine Miners Mines Mining Pendeen Worker
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Miner at Geevor Tin Mine poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the heart of Cornwall's rich mining history. Depicting a miner deep in concentration as he works with a drill in the subterranean depths of Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, this photograph captures the raw determination and grit of the Cornish miners. Taken circa 1986, just as the mine was about to close its doors, this powerful image is a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Add this authentic and intriguing poster print to your collection and bring a piece of Cornwall's mining heritage into your home or office. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone with a love for the past, this captivating print is sure to inspire and intrigue. Order yours today and let the story of the Miner at Geevor Tin Mine unfold in your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.8cm x 42cm (20.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 raw essence of traditional tin mining in Cornwall, England, as it was coming to an end in the late 1980s. The image, taken at the Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall, depicts a lone miner deep underground, poised to drill into the mine's rich veins of tin ore. The mine, which had been in operation since the late 18th century, was just about to cease production due to declining profits and the increasing automation of the industry. The miner in the photograph wears a traditional Cornish mining helmet, complete with a safety lamp, to protect him from falling rocks and the low-lying coal dust that filled the mine's tunnels. His face is etched with the grime and sweat of a long day's labor, a testament to the physical demands of the job. The miner's drill, a long, cumbersome tool, is poised to strike the mine wall, its bit glinting in the dim light of the lamp. The Geevor Tin Mine was located near the coast, and the sea could be heard lapping at the mine's entrance, adding to the sense of isolation and otherworldliness. The mine's proximity to the sea also meant that the miners worked in a constantly damp and humid environment, making their work even more challenging. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships and sacrifices endured by the Cornish miners who labored in the region's tin mines for generations. It is a testament to their resilience and determination, and a reminder of the rich industrial heritage of Cornwall and its people.
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