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Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine
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Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine
A coal miner (Billy Hurland) filling a dram (coal truck) at Baldwins Level (nicknamed Clog and Legging) in a coalmine near Pontypool in South Wales. Another collier can be seen, centre left, in a narrow coal seam
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Baldwin Billy Clog Coal Coal Mine Collier Colliery Dram Filling Jones Legging Level Mine Miner Miners Mines Mining Narrow Pontypool Props Seam Truck Worker
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of coal mining in South Wales during the early 20th century. The image, taken at Baldwins Level, or 'Clog and Legging' mine near Pontypool, depicts coal miner Billy Hurland in the midst of his laborious work. He is filling a 'dram' or coal truck with coal from a narrow seam, while another miner, identified as Jones, works in the background. The wooden props and rough-hewn walls of the mine shaft provide a stark contrast to the men's clothing, which is worn and soot-stained from their long hours underground. The use of the term 'Clog and Legging' suggests that the mine was named for the traditional mining footwear worn by the miners, which protected their feet from the coal and water that permeated the mines. The coal mining industry was a major economic force in South Wales during this time, and the men who worked in the pits were an integral part of the local community. Despite the dangerous and physically demanding nature of the work, the miners took pride in their role in providing the fuel that powered the industrial revolution and the growth of modern society. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the coal miners of South Wales during the Edwardian era.
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