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Poster Print : Coventry miner Wally Wileman with some of his work mates
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Coventry miner Wally Wileman with some of his work mates
Coventry miner Wally Wileman with some of his work mates, have produced one million tonnes of coal at Coventry Colliery.
4th March 1991
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21414562
© Mirrorpix
Coventry Miners Coal Industry Collieries
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a historic moment at Coventry Colliery. Witness the camaraderie of Coventry miner Wally Wileman and his workmates as they celebrate their incredible achievement of producing one million tonnes of coal. This vintage photograph, taken on 4th March 1991 by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, adds a touch of nostalgia to any room. Bring the past to life and relive history with this captivating poster print.
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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Coventry miner Wally Wileman proudly stands alongside his dedicated workmates, capturing a momentous milestone in the coal industry's history. This print commemorates the incredible achievement of producing one million tonnes of coal at Coventry Colliery on 4th March 1991. In the midst of the bustling 1990s, when collieries were essential pillars of communities like Keresley, this image encapsulates both camaraderie and hard work. The determined expressions etched on their faces reflect the unwavering spirit that fueled these miners' tireless efforts underground. Wally Wileman, a true embodiment of resilience and dedication, emerges as a symbol for all those who toiled tirelessly beneath the earth's surface. His presence among his fellow miners signifies unity and shared triumph in an industry fraught with challenges. This photograph transports us back to an era when coal was not just a source of energy but also a way of life for countless families across Coventry. It serves as a poignant reminder that behind every tonne extracted from deep within the pits lay immeasurable sacrifices made by these unsung heroes. Memory Lane Prints has expertly captured this significant moment in time, allowing us to glimpse into our industrial past and pay homage to those who shaped it. Let this image serve as an enduring tribute to Coventry's mining legacy – one that will forever be etched in our collective memory.
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