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Poster Print : Victoria Colliery, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales
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Victoria Colliery, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales
View of the Victoria Colliery, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich industrial history of South Wales with our stunning Victoria Colliery Poster Print. This beautiful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Victoria Colliery in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. The powerful machinery and towering structures of this iconic coal mine are sure to transport you back in time. Each print is expertly crafted using high-quality materials to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this evocative scene. Add this unique piece to your home or office to inspire and educate, or as a thoughtful gift for history and photography enthusiasts. Bring a piece of South Wales's rich industrial heritage into your space with our Victoria Colliery Poster Print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40cm (23.4" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic yet imposing presence of the Victoria Colliery in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales. The tall, historical chimney stands proud against the Welsh skyline, a testament to the region's rich mining heritage. The smoke billowing out from the top of the chimney is a reminder of the industrious past of this once thriving coal mining community. The Victoria Colliery, located in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, was a significant contributor to the region's coal industry. Opened in the late 19th century, the mine employed thousands of local people and played a crucial role in the economic development of Ebbw Vale and the surrounding areas. However, the photograph also highlights the environmental cost of this industry. The thick smoke emanating from the chimney speaks to the high levels of pollution that came with coal mining and the use of coal as a primary energy source. The impact of this pollution on the health and wellbeing of the local community was significant, with respiratory diseases and other health issues being common among the miners and their families. Despite the challenges, the people of Ebbw Vale and the wider region continued to work in the mines, driven by the need for employment and the desire to contribute to the national economy. The Victoria Colliery, like many others in the area, closed in the late 20th century due to declining coal reserves and increasing competition from other energy sources. Today, the site stands as a reminder of the region's industrial past and the sacrifices made by the people of South Wales in the name of progress.
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