Download or read book A History of Iron Mining in Cornwall written by Tony Brooks and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There were Iron Mines of various sizes throughout Cornwall, the book describes the history of 70 workings, including the Reformed Mine Visited by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1846 to small operations such as Wheal Edith where Iron was worked alongside China Clay. Toy had site of the WW2 study carriedout in the UK by a Governemkent Geolgist, which provides further glmpses of the UK industry in the 1940's and has used some of this information. As ever anything from Tony is gauranteed to be of excellent quality and thorough research and this volume is no exception. With volume full of maps, plans and photos colour and black and white
Download or read book Always More Production written by Michael F. Weber and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Always more production" tells the fascinating history of the mining of iron ore at Cornwall, Pennsylvania. Mining began here in 1737 and continued for the next 236 years when the last mine closed. The Cornwall mines were some of the longest continuously operated mines in the United States and the largest iron mines until their production was eclipsed by larger mines in Michigan and Minnesota. Early mining was performed by a few handfuls of miners working for individual families like the Grubbs and Colemans. By the Twentieth Century, hundreds of miners and millers produced ore in Cornwall for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Over time, iron masters, companies, and corporations implored the miners to mine ever larger quantities of iron ore, hence the title "Always more production." By the time mining ended in 1973, miners had produced about 106 million tons of iron ore, along with large quantities of copper, silver, gold, and cobalt. Join the journey through the history, technology, and people that harvested these riches."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book A History of Tin Mining and Smelting in Cornwall written by Denys Bradford Barton and published by Cornwall Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Notes Concerning the Progress of Mining Skill in Devon and Cornwall written by Richard Nicholls Worth and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cornish Mining Industry written by J. A. Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of Mining in Cornwall written by Allen Buckley and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making metal from ore dug from the ground is a skill, a passion and a business that is fundamental to the character and identity of Cornwall. This title narrates 4,000 years of mining history. It provides overview of the industry from prehistoric onwards.
Download or read book A History of Copper Mining in Cornwall and Devon written by Denys Bradford Barton and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cornwall written by Charles Boyer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cornwall was founded in 1737 after a tremendous amount of iron ore was discovered in three hills. Mining started in earnest in 1742 when a charcoal furnace was constructed in Cornwall to smelt the iron ore. Operations of open pit and underground mining continued for more than 230 years until June 1972 when Hurricane Agnes flooded the mine. The iron ore was used to cast cannon and shot for the Continental army and later to construct our country's buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Vintage images culled from area archives illustrate the mining history, community culture, and development of the borough of Cornwall.
Download or read book Mining in Cornwall written by L. J. Bullen and published by History Press. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Cornwall Its Mines and Miners written by John R. Leifchild and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1968 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book A Compendium of British Mining written by Joseph Yelloly Watson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short work of 1843 sheds much light on the history of British metal mining in the nineteenth century.
Download or read book Mines and Miners of Cornwall and Devon written by Anthony Burton and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2020-08-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eminent historian and author of The Rise of King Cotton uncovers the centuries-old story of tin mining in Southern England. Tin mining has existed in Cornwall and parts of Devon since before the Romans arrived in Britain. In this book, historian Anthony Burton explores the region’s tin mining industry from its earliest period through to the present day. A specialist in the history of technology, Burton examines the evolution of extraction methods from primitive pick and shovel operations to the later use of explosives, the rise of steam power, and beyond. Burton also looks at the changing politics and economics of the tin mining industry over the centuries.
Download or read book The Cornwall Iron Ore Mines Lebanon County Penna written by Edward Vincent D'Invilliers and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Observations on the Iron Mines on the Great Perran Lode with Special Reference to the Spathic Iron Ores of Cornwall written by W. R. Roebuck and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Mining written by Michael Coulson and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE INDUSTRY THAT FORGED THE MODERN WORLD Throughout history metals and raw materials have underpinned human activity. So it is that the industry responsible for extracting these materials from the ground - mining - has been ever present throughout the history of civilisation, from the ancient world of the Egyptians and Romans, to the industrial revolution and the British Empire, and through to the present day, with mining firms well represented on the world's most important stock indexes including the FTSE100. This book traces the history of mining from those early moments when man first started using tools to the present day where metals continue to underpin economic activity in the post industrial age. In doing so, the history of mining methods, important events, technological developments, the important firms and the sparkling personalities that built the industry are examined in detail. At every stage, as the history of mining is traced from 40,000BC to the present day, the level of detail increases in accordance with the greater social and industrial developments that have played out as time has progressed. This means that a particular focus is given to the period since the industrial revolution and especially the 20th century. A look is also taken into the future in an effort to chart the direction this great industry might take in years to come. Many books have been written about mining; the majority have focused on a particular metal, geographical area, mining event or mining personality, but 'The History of Mining' has a broader scope and covers all of these essential and fascinating areas in one definitive volume.
Download or read book British Mining written by Robert Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Iron Mines and Mining in New Jersey written by William Shirley Bayley and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
