Holman Tools and Machinery, Camborne, 1960s
A series of silent films showcasing the Holman chipper, riveting tools and rotopump. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1960s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
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Camborne
Holman Tools, Camborne, 1950s
A showcase of various Holman pneumatic tools, including rock drills, riveting hammers and cleaning tools. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1950s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
HOL_293_01
Camborne
Holman Dry Ductor, Camborne, 1950s
Promotional film for the Holman Dry Ductor, focusing on functionality, safety and drilling procedures. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1950s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
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Camborne
Holman Machinery, Camborne, 1960s
A series of demonstrational and promotional films for Holman equipment and machinery, featuring the 'dryductor' and hydraulic tractor rig. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1960s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
HOL_287_05
Camborne
Holman Equipment, Camborne, 1960s ��
Promotional film for Holman drilling and cleaning equipment. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1960s
The Trevithick Society
16mm Silent
Moving Image
HOL_287_02
Camborne
'Mines Machinery and Men', 1950s
A narrated documentary about Cornish mining, and its global impact. The film begins with the Cornish Pumping Engine, a revolutionary design, the main use of which was to rapidly pump large quantities of water from mines, allowing them to be expanded much faster and to greater depths. The film considers why Cornish miners to moved abroad due to the opening of mines overseas and the consequent closure of Cornish mines. The film also covers the contributions to mining by Holman Brothers in the form of drilling machinery, training at test quarries, and the School of Mines. Holman Brothers Ltd of Camborne was a mining equipment manufacturer.
1950s
The Trevithick Society
8mm Sound
Moving Image
HOL_286_01
Camborne