Lynne,
There is a short article in PDMHS Vol. 13.2 1996 'The Archaeology of
Mining and Metallurgy in SW Britain' by K Russ and R Morton which has
some historical background on Polgooth. Though much of it is derived
from Hamilton Jenkin there is mention of one or two other sources and
dates.
Best wishes
Phil Newman
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From: Lynne Mayers [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 10 May 2005 12:26
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Subject: Polgooth Query
I wonder if anyone can help me on details of a mine that closed in the
St. Ewe area mid or late 1820s? I am not sure of the dates for Polgooth.
The only surving firsthand (or near firsthand) account of life as a bal
maiden in early 19th century comes from Patty Tremelling who lived near
the St. Ewe/St. Mewan/St. Austell boundary and spoke of her father,
brothers and herself being thrown out of work at this time. She then
seems to have gone to board in the Truro area to take up work there.
Many thanks
Lynne Mayers
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