The Trevithick Society is a registered charity named for Richard Trevithick, a Cornish engineer who contributed to the use of high pressure steam engines for transportation and mining applications.

History

In 1935 the Cornish Engines Preservation Committee (CEPC) was formed to rescue the Levant winding engine which was deemed outdated and scheduled to be scrapped. CEPC were forerunners in the field of Industrial Archaeology. They acquired another winding engine and two pumping engines. CEPC merged with the newly formed Cornish Waterwheel Preservation Society in 1971 and named the organisation the Trevithick Society after Richard Trevithick.

Chapel Coombe

At Chapel Coombe a set of old Cornish stamps has been re-erected by the Trevithick Society.

Dolcoath pumping engine

Dolcoath was the largest and deepest mine in Cornwall, with its principal shaft, known as New Sump Shaft, eventually reaching a depth of 3,300 feet (1,000 m) below the surface. The pumping engine that worked this shaft dated from 1815; a piece of the cast iron bob from this engine is preserved in the collection of the Trevithick Society.

Membership

Although founded in Cornwall, members are located across England and the world. An annual celebration is held to celebrate Richard Trevithick's life in Cornwall at Camborne.

Membership is offered to students, individuals and corporations domestically and internationally. Members receive the quarterly newsletter. All members, except students who receive a discounted membership fee, receive the annual journal. Members may attend Cornish Engines (free), Geevor Tin Mine (free), lectures, activities and the Society's annual meeting.

Journal of the Trevithick Society

The organisation produces the Journal of the Trevithick Society annually and a newsletter quarterly. The purpose of the journal is: "For the study of history of industry and technology in Cornwall."

Publications

  • Climax Rock Drill Company, Trevithick Society. . Trevithick Society; 2006. ISBN 978-0-904040-66-1.
  • John Corin. . Trevithick Society; 1992. ISBN 978-0-904040-37-1.
  • Richard John Cunnack; Justin Brooke; Trevithick Society. . Trevithick Society; October 1993. ISBN 978-0-904040-36-4.
  • Bryan Earl. . Trevithick Society; 2006. ISBN 978-0-904040-68-5.
  • Thomas Roberts Harris. . Trevithick Society : Federation of Old Cornwall Societies; 1975. ISBN 978-0-904040-05-0.
  • Peter Joseph. . Trevithick Society; 2010. ISBN 978-0-904040-82-1.
  • Peter Joseph. . Trevithick Society; 1 January 1999. ISBN 978-0-904040-48-7.
  • Frank Michell; Trevithick Society. . Trevithick Society; June 1984
  • L. P. S. Piper. . Trevithick Society; 1975
  • Nigel Tangye; Trevithick Society; Institute of Cornish Studies. . Trevithick Society; 1 December 1980
  • Trevithick Society. . Trevithick Society; 1985. ISBN 978-0-904040-25-8.
  • Trevithick Society. . Trevithick Society; 1998. ISBN 978-0-904040-46-3.
  • John Hubert Trounson. . Trevithick Society; 1 January 1985. ISBN 978-0-904040-26-5.
  • J. H. Trounson; Trevithick Society. . Dyllansow Truran; 1989. ISBN 978-1-85022-049-7.

Gallery

  • Woolf's Engine House at Condurrow. More information on this building can be found at the Trevithick Society.
  • Replica of Trevithick's "Puffing Devil", built by the Trevithick Society and regularly demonstrated in Cornwall.

See also

Further reading

  • Barry Gamble. . Alison Hodge Publishers; April 2011. ISBN 978-0-906720-81-3.
  • James Hodge. . Osprey Publishing; 4 March 2008. ISBN 978-0-85263-177-5.
  • Catherine Mills. . Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.; 28 February 2010. ISBN 978-0-7546-6087-3.
  • Thomas Spargo. . Darling and Son, Printers; 1860.

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