Mine Workings Collection

Ebbw Vale Colliery
A stereoscopic image of a freight train at Ebbw Vale Colliery in South Wales, 1856. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Under Tilmanstone
A miner working underground in Tilmanstone Colliery, in Kent. Photograph taken using Sashalite lighting equipment

Iron Miner
5th June 1948: A miner pauses in a tunnel before starting a shift in Britains most modern iron ore mine, at Irthlinborough in Northamptonshire

Dereliction
8th January 1955: The derelict buildings and discarded machinery of a worked-out coal mine near Wigan, Lancashire. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7467 - Problem Of A Dying Coalfield - pub

Glamorgan Colliery
Police guarding the Glamorgan Colliery during the strikes and riots in the coalmining town of Tonypandy, in the Welsh Rhondda, November 1910

Coal Mine
Vintage engraving showing a cross section of a coal mine, 1864

Hydraulic Mining During The Gold Rush
Hydraulic mining at French Corral, the first historic mining camp to appear along the San Juan Ridge, during the California Gold Rush era, circa 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Slag Heap
A vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery, in the Cannock Chase coalfield, 6th July 1946. Original Publication : Picture Post - 4111 - The Hungry Pit Of Norton Canes - pub

Gold Miners At Ballarat
Gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, circa 1855. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Horse powered windlass
Antique engraving of a horse powered windlass being used in a 19th century mine

Steam elevator from Otis brothers in New York

Transmission elevator
Antique illustration of a Transmission elevator

Hand goods lift
Antique illustration of a Hand goods lift

Interior Of Tunnel In California Gold Mine
Interior of a tunnel of a gold mine during the California Gold Rush era, circa 1849. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Pithead Scene
10th November 1970: The pithead at Glamorgan, which was affected by a massive unofficial strike in 1970. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Cherry Creek Nev
A New York to Paris automobile contestant, in a Thomas Flyer car, arrives at the typical American mining town of Cherry Creek in Nevada. Original Artwork: By Spooner & Wells

Coal Baskets
December 1910: Coal baskets travelling on wire pulleys at the Bargoed Colliery in Wales. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Clay Mine
1912: A china clay mine in Burngollow, showing the drying kilns and ridings for loading. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Queuing Miners
circa 1906: Chinese miners queuing for food rations at their colliery. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Steam
circa 1910: A release of steam at the Bargoed Colliery in Wales. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Army At Tonypandy
1910: Military tents at the colliery during the Tonypandy strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Welsh Coal Mine
December 1910: Steam billowing out of the coal mine at Bargoed near Cardiff. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gold Mine
6th July 1913: Langlaagte Consolidateds gold mine, Johannesburg. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Asbestos Mines
19th October 1946: Asbestos mines at Amiandos in the Troodos mountains in Cyprus. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4202 - Cyprus A Challenge To British Rule - pub

Gold Miners At Ballarat
Gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, circa 1855. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Coal Whimsey
An engine drawing coal, or a coal whimsey, at the Staffordshire Collieries. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Welsh Quarry
A black marble quarry near Red Wharf Bay in Anglesea. Original Artwork: Aquatint by William Daniell (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Exploring the Depths: Unearthing Tales Ebbw Vale Colliery: A glimpse into the rich history of coal mining, where brave souls descended deep beneath the earth's surface to extract this precious resource. Under Tilmanstone: Delving into the forgotten tunnels and chambers that once echoed with the sounds of iron miners, tirelessly working to shape a thriving industry. Dereliction Chronicles: Witnessing the haunting remnants of abandoned mine workings, where nature slowly reclaims what was once a bustling hub of human activity. Coal Mine Chronicles: Tracing back to an era when coal fueled progress, revealing stories etched in sooty walls and echoing through dimly lit corridors. Norway's Frozen Legacy: Venturing to Svalbard's Longyearbyen, where intrepid gold miners braved harsh Arctic conditions in search of fortune amidst icy landscapes. Gold Miners at Ballarat: Immersing ourselves in Australia's golden past as we uncover tales from Ballarat's historic gold mines, where dreams were forged and fortunes won or lost. Horse-Powered Windlass: Discovering how equine strength propelled early mining operations as horses tirelessly turned windlasses to hoist valuable resources from below ground. Steam Elevator Revolution: Unveiling a pivotal moment in mine technology as steam-powered elevators revolutionized transportation underground, enabling efficient movement for both workers and materials alike. Transmission Elevator Marvels: Marveling at engineering ingenuity as transmission elevators transformed vertical transport within mine shafts, forever changing how miners accessed their subterranean workplaces. Hand Goods Lift Heritage: Reflecting on simpler times when manual labor prevailed; hand goods lifts served as lifelines for transporting heavy loads up and down mine shafts with unwavering determination. Hydraulic Mining during The Gold Rushes .