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Tin processing

Images taken on the tour through the tin processing works at the former Geevor mine. It's easy to imagine what a noisy and dusty environment this must have been when it was working. The ore containing the tin had to be ground down (this image) to a powder for the tin to be separated out. Of course, the luxurious lunch room facility provided a retreat for the workers (second PiP).

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15 comments

Roger (Grisly) said:

Terrific shots George, What a hard life these men must have had.
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Nice series george.
Thanks for the note.
5 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Un travail bien difficile ++++++
5 years ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Interesting!******
5 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

A great series, George !
5 years ago ( translate )

Janet Brien said:

Totally interesting presentation, George. Thanks for the pictures and information, I did have to laugh when I saw the lunchroom...though I prepared myself for eminent tomfoolery, which you delivered in spades! :D I will see what I can do about replying down the road with pictures of mines over here for you to see! :)

P.S. Glad you enjoyed the kalimba presentation and music link!
5 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Good work.
Have a great new week...
5 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Such an interesting series George. What a hard life they must have had. At least the lunch room was a respite from the back breaking work.
5 years ago

Jeff Farley said:

Fantastic shots George. I went there several years ago.
5 years ago

slgwv said:

And, of course, Cornwall had been a source of tin since the Bronze Age. _Sic transit_... etc.

Lots of Cornish miners emigrated to the Mother Lode in California (and other places too, I'm sure) in the 19th century. Things must've been pretty grim for that to seem an attractive option!
5 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Excellent occupational shot and PIPs!

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5 years ago

Pam J said:

HARD WORK AND HARD DAYS
5 years ago

* ઇઉ * said:

"luxurious lunch room" :))
Brilliant documentation, George!
5 years ago ( translate )

Rainer Blankermann said:

A terrific series. Interesting images, George!
5 years ago

RHH said:

Wonderful series of photos that only just hint at what a hard life the miners had.
5 years ago