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"Nowhere in the world has metal mining been of greater importance than in Cornwall. The development, pioneered by Richard Trevithick, of the Cornish beam engine, enabled unparalleled productivity. This book introduces these remarkable engine houses by providing an illustrated guide to those in West Cornwall, using contemporary and archival photographs, brief descriptions, simple interpretations of their key features and short histories of the mines of which they were a part. Together the authors bring over a century of expertise to this fascinating guide."
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The book, by Lin Euden, highlights some events and aspects of daily life in the Truro Workhouse during its history between 1851 and 1930.
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A fascinating history of the Cameron Estate which was created in the post 2nd World War years on the former Anti Aircraft practice camp at St.
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Artist Paul Hoare has lived in St Agnes for 20 years and in this book has captured what he describes as ".