Coal miner Joe Baksi (right) has a canteen lunch after a trip down the pit with Laurence

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Coal miner Joe Baksi (right) has a canteen lunch after a trip down the pit with Laurence

Coal miner Joe Baksi (right) has a canteen lunch after a trip down the pit with Laurence Plover of the National Coal Board.
May 1947
P009784

WATFORD
Mirrorpix

Media ID 21271220

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Canteens Coal Mining Dinner Dirty Eating Miners Workers Nationalisation

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to May 1947, where coal miner Joe Baksi is captured enjoying a well-deserved canteen lunch after a grueling trip down the pit. Standing beside him is Laurence Plover of the National Coal Board, both men representing the resilience and dedication of workers in the coal mining industry. The image showcases an intimate moment amidst a backdrop of dirt and sweat, reminding us of the harsh conditions these miners faced daily. Despite their soot-covered faces and worn-out clothes, there is a sense of camaraderie as they share this meal together. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to the importance of nourishment for these hardworking individuals who risked their lives underground. The canteen lunch symbolizes not only sustenance but also moments of respite from their arduous labor. Furthermore, it offers insight into an era marked by nationalization efforts within industries like coal mining. As we observe Joe Baksi and Laurence Plover engrossed in their meal, we can't help but reflect on how such initiatives impacted workers' lives during that time. Mirrorpix has once again preserved history through this evocative image; it reminds us to appreciate those who have dedicated themselves to essential industries while shedding light on our collective past.

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