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Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales
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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
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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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