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Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
View of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. The foreground is littered with pieces of wood, including an empty coffin which has broken apart. The colliery closed in 1969
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1969 1972 Broken Closed Coal Coal Mine Coffin Colliery Debris Derelict Empty Litter Littered Mine Mining Pieces Pontypool Timber Tirpentwys
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection - a poignant and thought-provoking design featuring the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery in Pontypool, South Wales. This evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a bygone era, with the colliery's ruins standing proud against a backdrop of nature's reclamation. The foreground, dotted with pieces of wood and an empty, broken apart coffin, adds to the sense of history and passing time. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty in the forgotten, these greeting cards make a unique and heartfelt gift for any occasion.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty and poignant history of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales, which closed its doors in 1969. The image, taken in the early 1970s, depicts a scene of decay and abandonment, with the foreground littered with an assortment of wood and debris, including an empty coffin that has broken apart. The colliery, a symbol of the region's rich coal mining heritage, once employed hundreds of men and contributed significantly to the local economy. The timber scattered throughout the frame serves as a reminder of the industry's past, as well as the passage of time. The coal mine, a relic of the 19th and 20th centuries, now stands as a testament to the history of the region and the people who worked there. The image transports us back to the 1970s, a decade marked by change and transition, both in the mining industry and in society as a whole. The broken coffin, a powerful symbol of the end of an era, adds a layer of melancholy to the scene, underscoring the sense of loss and nostalgia that comes with the passage of time. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the history and heritage of the Welsh coalfields and the people who once called them home.
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