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Gairs Colliery 28499_017
Former Gairs Colliery with adits, spoil heaps, tramway and ruins of one building, Hanging Crag, Cumbria, 2013
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 14883918
© Historic England Archive
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph captures the haunting beauty of Gairs Colliery, a once-thriving coal mine nestled in the rugged landscape of Hanging Crag, Cumbria. Taken by talented photographer Dave MacLeod in 2013, this print offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the remnants of a bygone era. The image showcases the disused colliery's fascinating features with remarkable clarity. Adits, or horizontal tunnels used for mining purposes, can be seen etched into the earth like ancient scars. Surrounding these adits are towering spoil heaps - mounds of discarded rock and debris that bear witness to years of tireless excavation. A tramway snakes its way through this industrial tableau, serving as a reminder of the bustling activity that once filled these now-silent grounds. The ruins of one solitary building stand stoically amidst nature's reclamation efforts; their crumbling walls hint at stories untold and lives lived within their confines. Gairs Colliery is an evocative testament to our industrial heritage - a place where human determination met with formidable geological forces. This photograph invites us to reflect on the resilience and ingenuity required to extract precious resources from deep beneath our feet. As we gaze upon this striking image, we are transported back in time - reminded that progress often comes at great sacrifice. It serves as both a tribute to those who labored here and an invitation for contemplation about how we shape our world today.
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