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Slag Heap. A vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery
A vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery, in the Cannock Chase coalfield, 6th July 1946. Original Publication : Picture Post - 4111 - The Hungry Pit Of Norton Canes - pub. 1946 (Photo by Merlyn Severn/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Merlyn Severn
Media ID 11817798
© 2006 Getty Images
1940 1949 Fuel And Power Generation Heap Mine Workings Mining Cannock Chase Coalfield Picture Post Slag
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step into history with our stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This captivating image, titled "Slag Heap" by Merlyn Severn, transports you back in time to the Grove Colliery in the Cannock Chase coalfield, on the 6th of July, 1946. Witness the vast slag heap, a testament to the industrial past, as it was originally published in Picture Post magazine. Bring this iconic photograph into your home or office and add depth and character to your space with our high-quality mounted print.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.5cm x 20.3cm (5.3" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Slag Heap - A Glimpse into the Industrial Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to a defining moment in history, capturing the haunting beauty of a vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery in the Cannock Chase coalfield. The year is 1946, and England's mining industry is at its peak, fueling both progress and hardship. Photographed by Merlyn Severn for Picture Post - renowned for their powerful visual storytelling - this image transports us to an era marked by grit and determination. The towering heap of discarded waste from coal mining stands as a testament to the tireless efforts of miners who toiled underground, extracting fuel that powered generations. The absence of people in this portrait format photograph allows us to focus solely on the awe-inspiring magnitude of this man-made landscape. Its vertical composition emphasizes its grandeur while evoking a sense of isolation and desolation. As we delve deeper into this archival gem, we are reminded not only of the industrial might that shaped our world but also of its environmental consequences. This image serves as a poignant reminder that progress often comes at a cost. Merlyn Severn's masterful capture invites contemplation about our reliance on fossil fuels and prompts reflection on how far we have come since those days. It reminds us that every piece of art has stories woven within it – stories waiting patiently for viewers like you to unlock them with curiosity and empathy.
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