Cornish Tin Mine by CavalierLady

Photography • Historical • posted on May 19, 2008

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Description

Ruins of a Cornish Tin Mine, taken in southern Cornwall, England. From the 1500's through the 1800's, Cornwall tin and copper mines were among the richest mining areas in the world. As the times modernized, there were many buildings that comprised a mine, like the winder house, boiler house, blacksmith's shop, processing plant, etc. But in the earlier days, there were no other substantial buildings besides the engine house, which had to be built strong and sturdy to house the pumps and other machinery. The pumps had to pump the water out of the mine shafts,deep underground, the steam engine being located in the engine house. I found these fascinating, but our tour did not bring us near any, this was shot quickly when the driver stopped so I could get out. If I were ever lucky enough to make a return trip, I would love to travel up and down the coast seeing as many of these as I could, exploring how they worked, see how the machinery operated and was maintained and repaired, as that was the nature of my work for many years. These mines dot the landscape, and are very picturesque, especially when partially overgrown with plants and vines. Thank you very kindly for your views and comments.

Comments (51)

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Hendesse

1:59AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Excellent view, fantastic colors and light. The sky looks superb.

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mickuk50

3:15AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

everything is perfect in this shot .excellent composition and capture :o) mick

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helanker

4:05AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

WOW! Such a beautiful shot. Lovely colors and a perfect composition.

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rainbows

4:20AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

A wonderful shot, Maria. Just love that brooding sky. Superb work. You have the best day. Hugs. Diane. xx

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Cosme..D..Churruca

5:17AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

superb!

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:13AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

This photo have a very balanced composition....!!! Splendid shot my friend.....!!!!

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durleybeachbum

6:46AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Stunning shot!

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Littlejock

10:18AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Very intense and expressive colours. Hugs

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sessan53

11:56AM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Excellent capture.:-) hugs sessan

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virginiese Online Now!

12:20PM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Very interesting place and story. Great landscape and stunning building !

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Optiramma

1:46PM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Extraordinary shot! look at that tree growing up in there. i could wander around there for hours...

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kgb224

5:25PM | Tue, 20 May 2008

Excellent capture Maria.

vlaaitje

8:03AM | Wed, 21 May 2008

wonderful landscape, such a wonderful place to go.....who knows I will visit that place together with my husband....

lucindawind

4:15PM | Wed, 21 May 2008

I just love it !

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Jaml

8:19AM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Perfect!!

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Iron_Spike

1:14PM | Thu, 22 May 2008

Definitly something you want to see the big picture on. I simply love the riot of greens around the building as well as in the country side. The brickwork is very interesting as is the back story. Great capture & POV.

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