Portreath, The Harbour 1890
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This was one of the most important mining ports in the 19th century; the harbour was often packed with sailing vessels bringing coal from South Wales and returning with copper ores. By 1890 the quays were quieter, with only a few imports of coal. This view shows the pier protecting the inner harbour from the Atlantic swell, and we can also see how the entrance is terribly narrow.
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