Are There Any Industrial Museums In Cornwall?

Cornwall situated in the extreme south western part of Britain has a long history of mining activity dating from the 4th century BC. The Industrial revolution that took place in the nineteenth century had a profound effect on the mining industry hence there are a number of industrial museums in the region. Some of the museums that can be mentioned in this regard are Geevor Tin Mine Heritage Center, the Camborne School of Mines Museum and the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum.

The Geevor Tin Mine was operational until the 1990s after which it was converted in to a museum; the museum located in a picturesque spot offers guided tours to visitors who wish to explore the mines. The National Maritime Museum and the Royal Cornwall Museum also have something to offer with respect to industrial history. Industrial sites like Levant Beam Engine one of the oldest and still working mine beam engine and Tolgus Tin, the last tin stream works in Cornwall are relics of the past where industrialization was in its infancy.

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