Chyandour Smelting Works, Penzance, Cornwall

These moustachioed men in their caps from the smelting works are posed for a long exposure photograph. Unfortunately the man to the far right moved! Note the long-handled shovel for use on the smelting furnace, and the sacks tied around the men's waists to offer some protection from the heat.

Location

Cornwall Penzance

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Tags

people men work worker clothing industry Edwardian (1902 - 1913)