Posts Tagged ‘Geevor Tin Mine’
I’ve been asked to share news from Geevor, who are very much looking forward to inviting you back, very soon. ‘The Cornish Diaspora and the resilient women of St Just and Pendeen’ Much has quite rightly been written about the ‘Cousin Jacks’, the Cornishmen who went abroad in search of work when times were hardRead More »
When our Miner’s Statue flew in to Geevor Gate, I just happened to be passing with my dogs so could not resist recording the moment. This has been a project that has taken some time to come to fruition and has meant hard work from many in our community. I’m sure it will become aRead More »
Cllr Sue James looking forward to 2016, the challenges and opportunities for St Just-in-Penwith. Challenges: Securing the future of St Just Library so it remains a treasured and key part of community life but is sustainable and able to adapt. Looking after the Leat in Pendeen and possibly other community spaces in need of some tenderRead More »
A memorial miner’s statue was unveiled in St Just last night as part of a fundraising concert. This project was ambitious when thought of around a decade ago and costs have always made it not quite in reach. If you want to read my previous blog on the project visit Miners Statue for St Just. So, theRead More »
Miners Statue for St Just project is making progress. St Just and District Trust, miners statue committee have the aspiration of a 7 foot commemorative statue of a miner, in the town of St Just. Cllr Sue James went to Geevor tin mine, where artist, Colin Caffell has nearly completed the huge clay model for making theRead More »
Geevor Tin Mine Exhibition to Celebrate the St Just Mining District held a preview event during the evening of Friday 30 May. I was lucky enough to attend with my husband and was impressed by the quality of the work that gives a real insight into the history of mining in the area. Personally I thinkRead More »
I have just visited Geevor Tin Mine to meet with officers from Cornwall Council and Trustees from Pendeen Community Heritage Trust (PCH). I felt it was a constructive meeting with all sides putting their cards on the table. Although I have no history of involvement with Geevor Tin Mine, other than visiting like any otherRead More »