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Miners from Fernhill Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
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Miners from Fernhill Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
A black-faced miner, carrying his small daughter, his wife shielding her face, at Fernhill in the Rhondda. He has just emerged from 292 hours underground in a stay-in miners strike at Fernhill Colliery. He is watched by a throng of local people, some smiling and applauding. Policemen can be seen in the background. Date: circa 1936
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Emerged Faced Hours Miner Miners Rhondda Shielding Stay Under Ground Fernhill
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This poignant photograph captures the moment of reunion between a weary miner and his family after his emergence from a prolonged stay-in miners' strike at Fernhill Colliery in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales. The miner, his face blackened from hours spent toiling deep underground, cradles his small daughter in his arms as his wife shields her from the crowd and the bright sunlight. The miner had spent an incredible 292 hours, or just over twelve days, beneath the earth's surface in protest against working conditions and pay. The scene is one of both triumph and tension, as the miner is greeted with applause and cheers from the local community, who rally behind their striking miners. However, the presence of policemen in the background serves as a reminder of the potential for conflict and the ongoing struggle between labor and management. The miner's emergence from the mine marks a small victory in the larger battle for workers' rights and fair compensation. This photograph, taken circa 1936, offers a glimpse into the lives of the miners and their families during a pivotal moment in labor history. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by working people in their fight for better wages, working conditions, and dignity on the job.
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