This project will gather information about Cornishmen who mined metals and minerals like copper, kaolinite, and tin. Young Cornishwomen who worked at the mine surface may be added to the Bal Maidens project.

Featured Profiles

• William Carbines 1893–1912 Second Class Passenger on the RMS Titanic
• Richard Trevithick 1771–1833 Developer of the First High-Pressure Steam Engine
• James Webber Third Class Passenger on the RMS Titanic

Wikipedia

• Mining in Cornwall and Devon