Holmans 'Airleg Holbit Combination', Troon, 1960s
Holmans Airleg Holbit Combination being demonstrated by Dick Jenkin in Holmans Test Mine, near Troon. Produced by Ted Gundry with commentary by Bob Danvers Walker. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1960s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Sound
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Troon
Holman Tractor Mounted Drill, Carwynnen, 1960s
A Holman drill mounted on the back of a tractor being transported through Camborne and then in use at the Holman test quarry. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1960s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
HOL_294_01
Carwynnen
Cornish Pumping Engine Goes Global, 1948
The adoption of the 'Cornish Pumping Engine', by mining operations outside outside of the UK, including in Holland and Australia. Part 4 of 4.
c1948
The Trevithick Society
8mm Sound
Moving Image
HOL_292_05
Hayle
Trevithick's Cornish Pumping Engine, 1948
Richard Trevithick's contributions to the development of the 'Cornish Pumping Engine' and his attempts to counter the ever increasing costs of coal. Part 3 of 4.
c1948
The Trevithick Society
8mm Sound
Moving Image
HOL_292_04
Hayle
Cornish Pumping Engine History, Cornwall, 1948
The early history of the 'Cornish Pumping Engine' design, beginning with the 16th century concept that boiling water generates pressure in the form of steam. Part 2 of 4.
c1948
The Trevithick Society
8mm Sound
Moving Image
HOL_292_03
Hayle
Cornish Pumping Engine Mechanics, Cornwall, 1948
The basic mechanics of the 'Cornish Pumping Engine', and how it was implemented. Part 1 of 4.
c1948
The Trevithick Society
8mm Sound
Moving Image
HOL_292_02
Hayle
Mine Dust Study, Pool, c1954
'The Observation of Dust in Mines' documents the findings from research into dust in mines. It identifies which machinery causes the most dust and what can be done to combat this. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
c1954
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
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HOL_289_04
Pool
Holman No. 1 Works, Camborne, 1950s
No. 1 Works at the Holman factory, including the drawing offices, pattern shop and machine shop. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1950s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
HOL_286_10
Camborne
Holman Rock Drill, Camborne, 1950s
A tour of the rock drill department inside the Holman machine shop, showing the manufacturing and testing of steel bars and drill components. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1950s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
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Camborne
Holman Drifter Drill, Mullion Cove, 1950s
The Holman 'SL 250 Drifter Drill' being used to make deep holes for grouting in the pier at Mullion Cove. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1950s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
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HOL_286_04
Mullion Cove