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The Duke of York visits the Pit at Atherton, Lancashire
The Duke of York visits the Pit at Atherton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire on a tour organised by the Industrial Welfare Society. Date: 1932
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Media ID 18071835
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Atherton Bolton Coal Future Inspection Lancashire Mine Miner Miners Official Pit Head Sixth Welfare Albert Coalminers Coalmining
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating historical photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. The Duke of York, later King George VI, pays a visit to the coal mine at Atherton, Lancashire, in 1932. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the Duke's interaction with the community and the industrial landscape of the era. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.4cm (12" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, His Royal Highness The Duke of York, later King George VI, pays a visit to The Pit at Atherton in Lancashire, now part of Greater Manchester, during a tour organized by the Industrial Welfare Society in 1932. The Duke, who would ascend to the throne in 1936 following the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII, is seen here engaging with the local community and showing his support for the coalmining industry and its workers. Dressed in a formal suit and wearing a bowler hat, The Duke of York is accompanied by a group of officials and industrialists as he inspects the pit head and speaks with miners. The miners, clad in their traditional uniforms, appear attentive and respectful in the presence of the future monarch. The Duke's visit was an important gesture of solidarity and recognition of the hard work and dedication of the coalmining community, which was a vital part of the British industrial landscape at the time. The Industrial Welfare Society, a charitable organization that aimed to improve the living and working conditions of industrial workers, arranged the tour to showcase the Society's efforts to promote better welfare and working conditions in the coalmining industry. The Duke's visit to The Pit at Atherton was a significant moment in the history of the Society and the coalmining community, highlighting the importance of social responsibility and the role of the monarchy in supporting the welfare of the British people. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the close connection between the monarchy and the industrial working class in Britain during the early 20th century. It also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Industrial Welfare Society and its commitment to improving the lives of industrial workers, including the coalminers of Atherton, Lancashire.
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