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Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850s

Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850s


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Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850s

The interior of a workshop

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TRURI : Fhvy.2

Media ID 12082166

© From the collection of the RIC

19th Century Cornwall Victorian


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the late 1850s transports us back to the heart of Harveys Foundry in Hayle, Cornwall. Stepping into this mid-Victorian workshop through the lens of history, we are instantly immersed in an atmosphere brimming with innovation and industry. The image captures a moment frozen in time, revealing the inner workings of this bustling foundry. The room is alive with activity as skilled craftsmen meticulously craft intricate machinery that would power the Industrial Revolution forward. Their faces reflect a sense of purpose and dedication, their hands deftly maneuvering tools amidst clouds of swirling dust. Every corner tells a story - towering stacks of iron castings stand like sentinels, waiting to be assembled into mighty engines that will shape Britain's future. Sunlight streams through high windows, casting long shadows on wooden workbenches adorned with half-finished creations. The air reverberates with rhythmic clanging sounds and echoes of conversations filled with technical jargon. Harveys Foundry stands as a testament to Cornwall's rich industrial heritage during the 19th century. It symbolizes not only technological progress but also represents countless lives dedicated to craftsmanship and hard work. This photograph invites us to marvel at the ingenuity and determination that transformed raw materials into machines capable of propelling society forward. Preserved within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, this remarkable snapshot offers us an intimate glimpse into an era when workshops like these were vital hubs for economic growth and societal transformation – forever etching their

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