Dolcoath Mine Camborne, Old Sump Shaft

A J.C.Burrow picture (Woodburytype) taken prior to 1893. The children were apparently working at the mine even though the schools act became law in 1888. Perhaps this was a weekend or summer holidays maybe. Tales of children as young as 8 & 10 being employed underground at some mines, and as young as six on the surface were not uncommon

This photograph is by Roy Morton and was uploaded March 22nd 2008. © Roy Morton please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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