Coalmining Collection

Winching men up from the coalface - Wales. Note the Davy lamp hanging off the belt of the man in the centre. Date: circa 1910s

Plan of a coal mine in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson
5242668 Plan of a coal mine in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson.

Miner at work within the Great Harwood Colliery - digging our Cock Bridge House Coal " so much esteemed for us in Farm

The Duke of York visits the Pit at Atherton, Lancashire
The Duke of York visits the Pit at Atherton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire on a tour organised by the Industrial Welfare Society. Date: 1932

Going Home, 1888 (oil on canvas)
TW427339 Going Home, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 76.5x55.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Whimsey Or Engine Drawing Coal In The Staffordshire Collieries, England In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Bradley Coal Mine, Near Bilston, England In The 19Th Century. Getting Out The Ten Yard Coal In The Staffordshire Collieries. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Plan Of A Coal Mine In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Miners down a mine shaft sitting eating drinking and Smoking in the shaft in Whitehill Colliery this was a rare mine because there was no gas there The colliery was first mined by monks in the 12th

Spitsbergen, Norway - Adventfjorden (Advent Bay). Depicted here is the former mining camp of Longyearbyen (located on its southwestern shore)

First wages paid out to Midland miners since dispute began. Miners leaving the Clipston Pit ( Notts ), to draw their pay. 28 August 1926

The problem of the pits. Miners leaving the Cresswell Colliery under the protection of a policeman. 27 August 1926

Scenes on Notts and Derbyshire coalfield. One of the active pits, the Crown Farm Pit, Bolsover, Derbyshire. 8 August 1926

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Coalmining" Winching men up from the coalface - Wales: Witness the sheer determination as miners are hoisted to safety, their faces smeared with sweat and coal dust, after a grueling day at the coalface in Wales. Miner at work within the Great Harwood Colliery: A solitary figure delves deep into darkness, his pickaxe striking against unforgiving rock walls, epitomizing both strength and resilience within Great Harwood Colliery. The Duke of York visits the Pit at Atherton, Lancashire: Royalty descends upon Atherton's pit, paying homage to those who toil beneath our feet and shedding light on their tireless efforts that fuel our nation's progress. Going Home, 1888 (oil on canvas): Step back in time through this captivating artwork capturing weary miners trudging homeward after a long day underground; a poignant reminder of their unwavering dedication. Big mining truck. Production useful minerals: Behold an enormous mining truck amidst a breathtaking sunset backdrop – symbolizing both industrial might and nature's awe-inspiring beauty intertwined in mineral extraction. Spitsbergen, Norway - Adventfjorden (Advent Bay): Explore Spitsbergen's picturesque Advent Bay where brave souls once ventured into treacherous mineshafts seeking riches buried deep within icy terrain. Whimsey Or Engine Drawing Coal In The Staffordshire Collieries: Travel back to England's 19th century as whimsical engines tirelessly haul precious coal from Staffordshire collieries – showcasing innovation during an era defined by industry. Bradley Coal Mine, Near Bilston, England In The 19Th Century: Discover Bilston's historic Bradley Coal Mine where tenacious workers extract tons of valuable coal daily, shaping the region's industrial landscape.