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Poster Print : Langley pit lads in September, 1943
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Langley pit lads in September, 1943
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21396592
© Mirrorpix
Bevin Boys Coal Coal Mining Colliery Miners
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage 'Langley pit lads in September, 1943' poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating photograph, captured by NCJ, transports you to a bygone era in coal mining history. The black and white image showcases a group of pit lads, their faces etched with determination and grit, working together against the backdrop of a quintessential British mining scene. Hang this authentic and evocative poster print in your home or office as a tribute to the rich heritage of the coal mining industry and the hardworking men who shaped it.
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 47.4cm x 42cm (18.7" x 16.5")
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.
Langley Pit Lads in September, 1943 - A Glimpse into the Valor of Bevin Boys during WWII
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to September 1943, amidst the chaos and resilience of World War II. It showcases a group of courageous young men known as the Langley Pit Lads – coal miners who became part of Britain's Bevin Boys initiative. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness their unwavering determination etched on their soot-covered faces. These brave souls descended deep into the bowels of collieries, working tirelessly to extract vital coal resources that fueled not only industry but also the war effort itself. The image serves as a poignant reminder of an era when sacrifice was paramount. The Bevin Boys were conscripted to serve underground instead of joining armed forces, ensuring essential fuel supplies for a nation at war. Their contribution often went unrecognized, overshadowed by other wartime heroes. As we gaze upon these resilient figures clad in worn-out overalls and headlamps illuminating their path through darkness, we are reminded that heroism comes in many forms. They epitomize strength and camaraderie amid adversity - forging bonds that would last a lifetime. This evocative photograph transports us back to an era where every miner played an integral role in shaping history. It pays homage to those unsung heroes who risked their lives daily beneath treacherous conditions for the greater good. Let this remarkable
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