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Framed Print : Miner setting a prop at Rossington Colliery. April 1970 P017747
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Miner setting a prop at Rossington Colliery. April 1970 P017747
Miner setting a prop at Rossington Colliery.
April 1970 P017747
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21296962
© Mirrorpix
Coal Mining Dirty Labour Miners Subterranean Subterrania Underground
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Miner setting a prop at Rossington Colliery print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating photograph, taken in April 1970 (P017747), brings the rich history of the mining industry to life. Each print is carefully framed in our Media Storehouse collection, making it a perfect addition to your home or office. Relive the past and start a conversation with this intriguing piece of history.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the gritty depths of Rossington Colliery in April 1970. The image showcases a determined miner, his face smudged with coal dust, as he carefully sets a prop deep underground. With sweat glistening on his forehead, he epitomizes the tireless dedication and unwavering spirit of those who toiled beneath the surface. The scene is a powerful reminder of the coal mining industry's significance during the 1970s. It symbolizes an era characterized by hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice. The subterranean world depicted here reveals both the physical challenges faced by miners and their unyielding commitment to providing for their families. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only one man's labor but also an entire community's reliance on this dangerous profession. Coal mining was more than just dirty work; it represented livelihoods intertwined with pride and resilience. As we gaze upon this evocative photograph from Mirrorpix's collection, we are transported into a forgotten chapter of history—one that shaped countless lives while leaving its mark on our collective memory. Let it serve as a poignant tribute to all those who ventured into darkness each day so that others could enjoy light above ground.
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