TSW - Compass - Cornish Tin Mining (1991)

An episode of "Compass" about the sad decline and end of Cornish tin mining, from ITV franchise "TSW" circa 1991.

[@adrianbew9641]

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 .

[@kernowbysvyken5600]

good job south crofty has rised like a phoneix, if you've heard the pumps have started

[@ecologygarden]

Thanks for uploading this video Dan Mitchell .

[@kernow9324]

My oldest brother Adrian mined at Wheal Jane, Geevor and South Crofty. Now they've all gone and he's gone too. Very sad.

[@jamesking3654]

This is sad. I went to look at Geevor mine last week. Very upsetting to see how this effected good hard working people.

[@jason924hall]

❤ thanks for uploading this my Dad is in shot as the Cage goes down the shaft

[@johnhall8729]

Mine too!😂

[@mistofoles]

Guy @15:15 sounds like Benny Hill !

[@lee5127]

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