Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

Prince Alfred (1844-1900) visited the Tangier Mines on 19 October 1861. He was able to see the large amount of work done during the summer and how the gold fields were worked. His visit to Nova Scotia was undertaken during his years of service in the Royal Navy; he was named Duke of Edinburgh in 1866.

Date: ca.1861

Photographer: Mayall, London

Reference:   Nova Scotia Archives  Photo Album No. 32 no. 83