South Crofty
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South Crofty is a metalliferous tin and copper mine located in the village of Pool, Cornwall, England. An ancient mine, it has seen production for over 400 years, and extends almost two and a half mil
New Cooks Kitchen Shaft
Old and New Cook's Kitchen Shafts headgear, 2007 photo
Chalcopyrite mineralization, from Cook's Kitchen Mine, Carn Brea and Tincroft United Mine
Robinson's 80" engine, South Crofty Mine
Cornish wrestling
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Cornish wrestling is a form of wrestling that has been established in Cornwall for many centuries and possibly longer. It is similar to the Breton Gouren wrestling style. It is colloquially known as "
South Crofty
…The price of tin recovered since the mine closed and in January 2025 the British government announced a £28.6m investment to support its reopening. Cornish wrestling tournaments were held at South Crofty Mine for prizes. From Robert Hunt's Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdom…
John Cawley throwing Chris French at Demonstration at Robby Richards Museum Opening - CWA Event 13–14 May 2006.
Cornish wrestling in London 1866
Portrait of Keith John Menadue wearing the Cornish Wrestling Association Heavyweight Championship Belt 1956
Tom Molineaux