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Mounted Print : 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
14"x12" Mount with 12"x10" Print
Bring the haunting beauty of history into your home with our Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery in Pontypool, South Wales, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the poignant remnants of a bygone era. The colliery, which closed in 1969, is depicted in this rights-managed photograph with an eerie stillness. The foreground, dotted with wooden debris including a broken apart coffin, adds to the sense of abandonment and intrigue. Our high-quality mounted prints are perfect for adding depth and character to any room, making for a thought-provoking conversation starter. Order yours today and let this evocative piece of history become a cherished part of your personal collection.
Printed on 12"x10" paper and suitable for use in a 14"x12" 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 25.4cm x 27.3cm (10" x 10.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 35.6cm (12" x 14")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty and the stark reality of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery in Pontypool, South Wales, taken in the early 1970s. The image presents a scene of desolation and decay, with the remnants of timber and debris scattered across the foreground. At the center, an empty coffin lies broken apart, a poignant reminder of the human cost of the coal mining industry that once thrived in this region. The colliery, which closed its doors in 1969, stands as a testament to the historical significance of the coal industry in Wales and the United Kingdom. The photograph was taken during the 1970s, a decade marked by economic and social change, and the decline of heavy industry. The image invites us to reflect on the passage of time and the transformation of the landscape, as well as the human stories that are often lost in the march of progress. The wood and debris, once part of the bustling colliery, now serve as a poignant reminder of the past, and the empty coffin adds a layer of melancholy to the scene. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical and cultural importance of the coal mining industry in Wales, and the impact it had on the lives of the people who worked in it.
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