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As part of a West of England mining field, the Hemerdon Wolfram mine in Devon is planning to be in production in the enar future, In this book, the latest in a series on Cornish mining history, the author protrays a photographic account of a group of mines in the Central Mining District, including the famous Dolcoath mine. This well-annotated volume, drawn from the Trounson-Bullen Collection, will be welcomed by all those with an interest in mining in the county of Cornwall.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49504135184657,"sku":"GOR013714677","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49666124906769,"sku":"GOR007451475","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0752493108.jpg?v=1763128524"},{"product_id":"mining-in-cornwall-vol-4-book-l-j-bullen-9780752421339","title":"Mining in Cornwall Vol 4","description":"Mining has been the most important industry in large parts of Cornwall for hundreds of years. This volume contains many photographs of mines both large and small with an emphasis on hitherto unpublished scenes of the latter. Within the pages of Mining in Cornwall - Volume Four: Hayle to Kerrier Carrick are images of the mines in the area and the men and women who worked them. Mining ore, whether of tin, copper, lead or silver, to name only a few, once sustained a large number of ancillart industries such as engineering and railways. At the present time no mining is taking place in the Duchcy. All that remains is taking place to remind us of this once thriving scene ate the abandoned engine houses, mine burrows, names on maps and photographs such as these. Mining in Cornwall: Volume Four continues the popular series and should be of interest to both professional and amatuer industrial archaeologists as well as local people. The author is drawing upon the largest collection of Cornish mining photographs in the world.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49542814990609,"sku":"GOR004671729","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52876866355473,"sku":"GOR008833185","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0752421336.jpg?v=1750701626"},{"product_id":"mining-in-cornwall-vol-7-book-l-j-bullen-9780752432496","title":"Mining in Cornwall Vol 7","description":"Continuing the Mining in Cornwall series, L.J. Bullen depicts three mines from the Central Mining District. Most of the scenes date from around 1900 to the early twenty-first century. This was the period that saw the decline of the industry, but renews hope was generated in the 1960s with the much improved world price for tin. Some of the leading mining corporations of the world became involved.  A great deal of exploratory work, including diamond drilling, took place and a number of mines were reopened. One entirely new mine was commenced. The sudden and dramatic collapse of the tin price on the London Metal exchange in October 1985 hit the world's tin industry severely and was a particular blow to the deep underground mines of Cornwall. Since that time the price has been depressed and never in its long history has the price for that metal remained at such a low level for so many years.  South Crofty Mine finally succumbed in 1998 and was the last tin mine to operate in the Duchy. In this, his seventh volume, the author provides a remarkable portrayal of an ancient industry which is now consigned to history. However, the mineral resources of Cornwall are still considerable and perhaps at some time in the future a combination of different economic and political circumstances will bring about a renaissance.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49548082872593,"sku":"GOR007207801","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51487919210769,"sku":"GOR003250161","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0752432494.jpg?v=1751232529"},{"product_id":"mining-in-cornwall-book-l-j-bullen-9781843063605","title":"Mining in Cornwall","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49562437943569,"sku":"GOR001893458","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1843063603.jpg?v=1750724726"},{"product_id":"mining-in-cornwall-volume-one-the-central-district-book-l-j-bullen-9780752417073","title":"Mining in Cornwall Volume One: The Central District","description":"It has been said that a mine is a hole in the ground with a Cornishman at the bottom, a tribute to the generation of Cornishmen who have followed the ancient craft for over 3,000 years. Traces of mining work may be found in almost every parish in the county, whether as buildings, shafts, adits or machinery. Within this mineral wealth, however, the jewel in the crown has for centuries been the area around Camborne and Redruth.  Lying amidst the granite hills of Carn Brea, Carn Marth and Carn Entral, this mineralized zone is about 3 and a half miles wide and 4 miles long. It contains the world-famous Camborne School of Mines along with more large workings than any other area of Cornwall.Dolcoath, South Crofty, East Pool and Agar and a host of other important mining concerns flank the granite outcrops. Started as copper workings thses mines soon found that the copper gave way to Cornwall's oldest, most valuable commodity: tin.  In this first collection of Cornish mining pictures, J.H. Trounson and L.J. Bullen concentrate on this busy area, offering a comprehensive visual tour of its mines and miners, engines, buildings and way of life. Drawing on an unrivalled private collection and enriched by detailed, informed commentary, these picture - many before never published - rediscover Cornwall's mining past to bring this bygone heartland of Britain's industry to life.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49599090852113,"sku":"GOR004671717","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49729542652177,"sku":"NGR9780752417073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51487909740817,"sku":"GOR012490352","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/075241707X.jpg?v=1750744244"},{"product_id":"mining-in-cornwall-vol-6-book-l-j-bullen-9780752428789","title":"Mining in Cornwall Vol 6","description":"The interface of metalliferous mining with the China Clay Industry is addressed in some detail in the first chapter. 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It includes a number of well-known mines such as Wheal Kitty, Polberro, East Wheal Rose and Treamble. The majority of photos are published for the first time. In particular the scenes which comprise the cameos of three of the mines are unique record. A great deal of mineral wealth was wrought from the lodes of this area. Porthtowan. St Agnes and Perranporth are part of one of the oldest mining districts in the Duchy. A number of references are made to engineering firms within Cornwall that manufactured machinery for the mines. These establishments owed their origin's to the indigenous mining industry and eventually exported all manner of equipment, and expertise, world-wide.   The author has, once again, produced an eminently readable book which is thoroughly researched and enhanced by an informed commentary. 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