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King Edward Mine Museum

Camborne TR14 9DP, England
+44 (0) 1209 614681
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5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: The award winning King Edward Mine Museum which specialises in the mining history of Cornwall. The mine dates from the 19th century and most of the...... more » Owner description: The award winning King Edward Mine Museum which specialises in the mining history of Cornwall. The mine dates from the 19th century and most of the equipment in the mill has been restored to working order.The buildings are all Grade II* listed and are of National importance. The site is part of the World Heritage Area of Cornwall. The Museum is open during the summer - see website for opening times. « less
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camborne
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

this place is full of history ,old machines and great guides who know what they are talking about. a really facinating place More

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Tamworth
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Cornish mines are now 'World heritage status' along with Stonehenge, The Taj Mahal, and the Grand Canyon, Each is different and worth visiting. More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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Our group visited the King Edward Mine in August 2011. The admission charges were very reasonable and the staff very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. In certain parts of the Museum we were left to view the exhibits and read the information boards, at our own pace. The site houses a good collection of the Cornish manufactured, Holman's mining equipment. The... More

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camborne
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
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king edward mine houses many fascinating relics of cornwalls past mining history , best of all it is maintained and operated by genuine cornish people , who give many hours of their free time to maintain and improve the various buildings and large items of machinery, many of these supporters , i suspect are descended from the very miners who... More

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