I was one of the last true Cornish tin miners at south crofty from 74 to 79 and probably saw the best of its last years . The comradship in the harsh conditions would be hard to beat anywhere and consisted of several nationalities . It was a massive shame and blow to a cornish tradition that ran for centuries and saw cornish miners teach the world to hard rock mine . A once proud industry for father and son for those who were willing to do it gone . I'm proud to be one of those but sad my own son never got the chance to follow in my footsteps and experience an industry of his forebears .
I was one of the last true Cornish tin miners at south crofty from 74 to 79 and probably saw the best of its last years . The comradship in the harsh conditions would be hard to beat anywhere and consisted of several nationalities . It was a massive shame and blow to a cornish tradition that ran for centuries and saw cornish miners teach the world to hard rock mine . A once proud industry for father and son for those who were willing to do it gone . I'm proud to be one of those but sad my own son never got the chance to follow in my footsteps and experience an industry of his forebears .
good job south crofty has rised like a phoneix, if you've heard the pumps have started
My oldest brother Adrian mined at Wheal Jane, Geevor and South Crofty. Now they've all gone and he's gone too. Very sad.
Thanks for uploading this video Dan Mitchell .
❤ thanks for uploading this my Dad is in shot as the Cage goes down the shaft
Mine too!😂
This is sad. I went to look at Geevor mine last week. Very upsetting to see how this effected good hard working people.
Guy @15:15 sounds like Benny Hill !
My family worked in the coal mines, I never got chance to follow in father's footsteps ..
Did go down south crofty and king Edward,
Some job that pal