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Antique Framed Print : Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales
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Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales
A group of men and boys waiting for news of miners trapped underground following an explosion at Llest (Lluest) Colliery, Pontyrhyl, near Bridgend, Glamorgan, South Wales. Nineteen men and boys were killed. The mine closed in 1902
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1899 Bridgend Caps Closed Coal Coal Mine Colliery Conditions Danger Dangerous Died Explosion Flat Glamorgan Grim Killed Mine Miners Mining Terraced Trapped Under Ground Waiting 1902
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.2cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant photograph captures the anxious and grim wait for news following the Llest Colliery explosion in Pontyrhyl, Glamorgan, South Wales in August 1899. Nineteen men and boys, mostly from the local community, were tragically killed in the disaster that occurred deep underground. The crowd of men, dressed in caps and working clothes, huddle together, their faces etched with concern and worry. The terraced houses in the background, typical of the Victorian era, serve as a reminder of the living conditions for the working-class families who depended on the coal mining industry for their livelihoods. The mine, which closed in 1902, was a dangerous and dangerous place, with poor working conditions and a constant risk of accidents. The men and boys, some as young as 11 years old, went underground every day, knowing the risks they faced. This historical photograph is a stark reminder of the human cost of the coal mining industry in the late 1800s and the sacrifices made by the working class in the pursuit of a better life for their families.
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