Industrial History
Prior to the industrialisation in the 19th century agriculture was the main activity in the land surrounding Kelly Bray.
During the 1820s and 1830s a significant capital investment enabled the development of tin copper and lead mines in the area. In 1843 the mine at Kelly Bray amalgamated with the neighbouring mines of Holmbush and Redmoor to form the Callington Mining Company employing a workforce of over 250 people. The mining activity around Kelly Bray continued until 1946.
In the present day various light industrial businesses are situated in the Florence Road Business Park area of the village.
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