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Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The boom time for the harbour and effectively the birth of the town came in the first half of the 19th century when Hayle became
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Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The boom time for the harbour and effectively the birth of the town came in the first half of the 19th century when Hayle became
541097 Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The boom time for the harbour and effectively the birth of the town came in the first half of the 19th century when Hayle became synonymous with mining-related industries and, above all, Harvey's. Harvey & Co. employed 1, 000 men and exported Cornish beam engines all over the world. Illustration by RT Pentreath for Views of Devonshire and Cornwall by Henry Besley. (Exeter, c1860). Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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Beam Birth Boom C1860 Civil Cornish Cornwall Devon Devonshire Distance Employed Engines Exeter Exported Half Harvey Henry Ives Part Rail Time West Western Besley Effectively Hayle Industries Pentreath
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This print captures the picturesque view of 'Hayle. St Ives in the distance', dating back to around 1860. The West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR), played a significant role in connecting this bustling town with the rest of Cornwall and beyond.
During the first half of the 19th century, Hayle experienced a period of rapid growth and prosperity, thanks to its association with mining-related industries and Harvey & Co. In its heyday, Harvey's employed over 1,000 men and exported Cornish beam engines worldwide, solidifying Hayle's reputation as an industrial powerhouse.
The illustration by RT Pentreath for Views of Devonshire and Cornwall by Henry Besley beautifully captures this historic moment in time. The intricate details in this engraving transport us back to a time when Hayle was at the forefront of innovation and engineering excellence.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of Hayle's rich history and its vital contribution to Cornwall's industrial heritage. This print serves as a timeless reminder of a bygone era when rail transport revolutionized connectivity and propelled towns like Hayle into prosperity.
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