Almost every horse whim picture (drawing/engraving/photo) I have come across
show an external arrangement
The ones in the Bristol Coalfield were almost universally housed within a
small stone structure (Keyhole shaped on plan) and there is evidence these
(or at least some) had thatched roofs
I think I have asked this list before (but I will again) if anyone knows of
similar structures in other mining areas.
Locally they were also called Gins or Whimseys
Regards
David
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Roger Baden Bradford
Sent: 06 March 2010 20:01
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Subject: [mining-history] Horse-Whim Drawing
Fellow Listers
I have just received a copy of a book from Mike Moore which contains a most
interesting drawing of a Cornish Horse-Whim c/w details.
This is to my knowledge the first time I've come across a Cornish drawing
with parts named, even the type of timber used is mentioned as well, though
the horse hitch seems a little strange to me. Age of drawing is I think
about 1840's.
The book is:-
MINES AND MINERS OF CORNWALL, Vol. V Hayle, Gwinear & Gwithian, by
A.K.Hamilton Jenkin, adjacent to page 40.
Hope the above is of interest.
Take Care
Roger B Bradford, of Elizabeth South Australia
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