The Seams beneath, the treasure sought, merges with the blood of
men that worked a hard life in the dark and airless shafts.
Mining Legacy 5
Mining Legacy 4
Drakewalls, this powerhouse, the stability
the core that held the engine, that kept it
rigid and strong and in place.
Mining Legacy 3
Emerging from the moonlit mist Wheal Betsy
stands tall on the horizon full of importance.
What is a Wheal house?
We see these riuns, of industry long past and
pass by without really understanding what was their purpose?
Mining Legacy 2
Wheal Betsy – The Frendship Mine, sat alone
on the edge of Dartmoor, A beacon, a vision
so dramatic on the horizon.
Mining Legacy 1
The power of the Wheal house crumbling away, slowly dissapearing and merging with ivy and wild vegetation creeping over the granite, bricks and rocks.
This painting was inspired by a visit to Drakewalls shaft, this Wheal house is well hidden even though it has a tall chimney.