The Cornish Beam Engine (1834) was originally developed to pump out floodwater from the deep mines that are found in Cornwall. The up and down motion of the piston in the cylinder is transmitted by ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Weeden Manufacturing Company of ...
CORNWALL occupies a unique place in the industrial history of Great Britain, owing to its contributions to the advancement of mining and the development of the steam engine. The natural pride ...