Roanhead & Askam Heamatite Mine, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Both mining and open-cast working were undertaken at this site, which produced ironstone from the latter half of the 19th century. This man is operating the pumping engine made by Hathorn Davey & Co.

Location

Cumbria Barrow in Furness

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

men machine factory clothing iron stone work worker interior Victorian (1837 - 1901)