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Antique Framed Print : Coal - Miners - Coal miner checks the miners hats at a South Wales Colliery
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Coal - Miners - Coal miner checks the miners hats at a South Wales Colliery
Coal - Miners - Coal miner checks the miners hats at a South Wales Colliery (no other info given) - circa 1990
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21612435
© Mirrorpix
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 24.1cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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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In this poignant print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the coal mining era of South Wales in the 1990s. The image captures a significant moment as a dedicated coal miner meticulously inspects his fellow miners' hats at a colliery. The atmosphere is palpable, with dust-laden air and worn-out faces revealing the harsh realities of their laborious work underground. These brave men risked their lives daily to extract precious coal that fueled industries and powered communities. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of the immense camaraderie and reliance within these tight-knit mining communities. The miner's careful examination of each hat symbolizes not only his commitment to safety but also an unspoken bond among colleagues who depended on one another for survival. This photograph encapsulates an era when coal was king, shaping economies and livelihoods across South Wales. It stands as a testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of those who worked tirelessly beneath the earth's surface. Through Western Mail Archive's lens, we catch a glimpse into history—a tribute to all coal miners whose sacrifices often went unnoticed or unacknowledged. This evocative image invites us to reflect on our industrial past while honoring these unsung heroes who played an integral role in shaping our world today.
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