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Where did tin come from in the early bronze age?
Tin mines.
What has the author Tom Greeves written?
Tom Greeves has written: 'Tin mines and miners of Dartmoor' -- subject(s): Tin mines and mining, Pictorial works, History
Why was the tin mines closed down?
Because we did not use as much tin as we mined so the value of tin dropped and people did not want to work in the conditions
What national park is famous for tin mines?
Acadia National Park
Where did the british bring worker from to work in malaya's tin mines?
England
Where did British bring workers from to work in Malaya's tin mines?
England
Where did the british bring workers from to work in Malaya's tin mines?
England
Region of british isle rich in tin?
Cornwall WAS rich in tin but there isn't much left now and most of the mines have closed.
What materials or minerals are extracted in Canadian mines?
gold, tin, silver, iron
Did generations work in the mines?
It was not unusual for a son to follow his father and grandfather into the mines. In some areas, the only source for employment was in the local (tin, copper, coal) mines and (stone, slate) quarries.
What do you mine for in the UK?
The UK has a history of coal mines and tin mines although most are now closed, in Cleveland there is still a potash mine and we also have a long history of treacle mines. (see related link)
How were steam engines used in the past?
Steam engines were first used in the tin mines of Cornwall, England to pump water from the mines which often extended out under the Cornish coastline.
