Title: ‘A sketch of a section of Wheal Unity Tin Mine in Devonshire’
Creator: Possibly John Taylor (1779-1863)
Description: Manuscript drawing of a geological section of the Wheal Unity Tin Mine, Devonshire, showing the location of shafts, machinery and processing plant.
John Taylor, who was a mining manager and entrepreneur, managed a number of mines in southwest of England, including the Wheal Friendship, Wheal Betsey and Wheal Mary.
Date: [c.1815]
Format: Ink on paper, sectioned and mounted onto linen.
Archive reference: LDGSL/403
Image reference: 08-09
Recommended print size: Up to 70 x 50cm