Mounted Print : View of a colliery, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
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View of a colliery, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
View of a colliery in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
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Media ID 4471493
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Coal Colliery Dean Forest Gloucestershire Jones Lane Mine Miner Miners Mining Worker
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring the rich history of the Forest of Dean to your home or office with our stunning Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases a captivating view of a colliery, a testament to the region's industrial past. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image transports you back in time, making for a unique and thought-provoking addition to any space. Each Mounted Photo is expertly printed and mounted on high-quality archival material, ensuring your investment is a long-lasting one. Elevate your decor and ignite conversation with this evocative piece of Forest of Dean history.
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 20.3cm x 12.7cm (8" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark contrast between the industrial world of coal mining and the rural beauty of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. The view shows a colliery, with its tall, white chimney stack billowing out plumes of smoke, nestled among the rolling hills and dense woodlands of the forest. The colliery, with its maze of winding roads and railway lines, represents the industrious spirit of the working class community that once thrived in this region. The Forest of Dean, known for its ancient woodlands and rich history, has long been a source of inspiration for artists and writers. However, this image offers a glimpse into a different side of the forest's past, one marked by the hard labor and grit of the coal miners who toiled in the pits to extract the valuable resource. The photograph, taken from a distance, invites the viewer to reflect on the historical significance of the colliery and the role it played in shaping the region's economy and social fabric. The image also highlights the Welsh and English borderlands, with the Welsh side of the forest visible in the background. The Forest of Dean, which straddles both countries, has a complex history that reflects the cultural and economic ties between Wales and England. The photograph thus offers a poignant reminder of the region's rich industrial heritage and the enduring connection between the rural landscape and the working class communities that have shaped it.
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