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Food parcels being packed and distributed by the miners wives at the Community Hall
Food parcels being packed and distributed by the miners wives at the Community Hall, Dyffryn Cellwen, Wales. 26th July 1984
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wales
DM 84 4277
Media ID 21850093
© Mirrorpix
Coal Miner Miners Mining National Union Of Mineworkers Parcel Strikes Trade Unions 1984
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Relive history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print of this poignant moment from the past. Witness the strength and resilience of the miners' wives as they pack and distribute food parcels at the Community Hall in Dyffryn Cellwen, Wales, during the 1984 Miners' Strike. Preserved in vivid detail on high-quality metal, this print captures the Daily Mirror photograph taken on July 26th, 1984, from our Memory Lane Prints collection. A powerful reminder of community spirit and solidarity, this Metal Print makes a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from Memory Lane Prints captures a poignant moment in history, showcasing the resilience and unity of the mining community in Dyffryn Cellwen, Wales. Taken on 26th July 1984 during the tumultuous era of strikes and unrest within the coal industry, it depicts miners' wives diligently packing and distributing food parcels at the Community Hall. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an extraordinary display of solidarity as these courageous women take matters into their own hands to support their families and neighbors during challenging times. With determination etched on their faces, they symbolize the unwavering spirit that defined this close-knit community. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) strike had left many households struggling to make ends meet, making these food parcels a lifeline for countless families affected by unemployment. This image serves as a powerful reminder of how ordinary people can come together to provide essential aid when traditional channels fail them. Through this lens into history, we are transported back to an era marked by social upheaval and economic uncertainty. The coal industry was not just about profit; it represented livelihoods intertwined with pride and identity. This photograph encapsulates both the hardships endured by miners' families and their remarkable strength in facing adversity head-on. Memory Lane Prints has preserved this significant moment captured by Daily Mirror's lensman without compromising its historical integrity or commercializing its essence. It stands as a testament to human compassion amidst struggle – a timeless tribute to those who stood united against all odds
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