Geevor Mine

Geevor Mine

Geevor mine offers an insightful view into the mining industry, particularly in Cornwall where it has been so prominent for thousands of years. Geevor Mine was one of the last working mines to be closed in the Cornwall. 
A locker room that shows clothes and personal belongings that have been left since the day the mine shut in May 1990. Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.15
Top image: Empty and dusty lockers with name tags still attached. These lockers haven't been used in over 25 years since the mines closure in 1990. Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.15

Bottom Image: One of the old sings left in the old drill room to ensure all workers and visitors protected their ears. Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.15
The staff and optional guided tour of the mine (with the possibility to explore one of the more traditional mines!) offers an extremely knowledgably experience, with something for all to learn! What makes this experience extremely special is the fact that the tour guides and most of the staff used to work at the mine, meaning all questions can be answered with first hand information, whether its from learning why pasty’s became so iconic to Cornwall, to how minerals are separated.
The Old electric mains three phase switch breakers that were used to cut of live and neutral electric supply in order to isolate the motor that is running (this could be shakers, crushers, or even motors that drive air down to the mine.) Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.5
Operating from 1911 – 1990, the local community spent nearly 80 years mining roughly 50,000 tonnes of black tin. The mine shut in September 1990, but the pumps were kept on until May 1991 to allow visitors to look around underground, before it was flooded. 
The old engine rooms that would be used to ensure there was enough airflow and oxygen in the mines. Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.15
Since then it has been carefully persevered and provides a fascinating insight into the history of Cornish heritage and mining, that is both inspiring and thought provoking. With attractions inside and outside, the museum gives you a primary experience of all sections of the mine.
The old sorting tables of the mine, here finely ground minerals would be tipped onto the table along with water, the heavier minerals would then get stopped an filtered out by small ridges on the table, the Tin would then be collected on the side. Unfortunately a lot of these tables were ripped out when the mine closed down. Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.15
The great range of attractions keep all interested and it really feels like a step back in time! Not only this but it offers an amazing Café with home-cooked food and stunningviews across the North Coast. 

 To find out more information and opening visit: http://www.geevor.com
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A view of the mine above ground, here it looks out on the Atlantic Coast, near Pendeen. The gorgeous views gave something for the miners to look forward too when they returned. The mines also stretched out 2 miles into the ocean, before they were flooded in 1991. Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall. 10.11.15
Photos: ©Ellie Smart
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