Virtual Loans Box
A virtual loans box containing photographs and explanations of tools and clothes used in and on the surface of Cornish mines. There are also images of rock samples, bal maidens at work and miners underground at Geevor.
Mining History Vitual Loans BoxJohn's First Day Mining
A short account of a child's first experience of work in a Cornish mine.
John’s first day down the mineMartha's Day as a Bal Maiden
Martha gives a short account of life working on the surface of a Cornish mine.
A Day in the Life of Martha the Bal-MaidenThe Rock Cycle
An explanation of different types of rocks; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, and how they are formed.
The Rock Cycle
Make an Engine House
Activities
Fun and creative activities to support your learning.
Download and print out the Engine house . Cut out the image and assemble..
A selection of videos starting with a simple explanation of the layout of Geevor's underground with Learning Manager Clint Hosking. Robert De Niro was not available.
A series of four videos featuring former miner Mike Sampson answering questions sent in from school children.
Bill Lakin (Director and co-founder of PCH) and David Wright (Custodian and co-founder of PCH) share their recollections of Geevor's transition from mine to museum.