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Poster Print : Father Christmas meets Nitesh Patel 10 (left) and Hina Kian 9
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Father Christmas meets Nitesh Patel 10 (left) and Hina Kian 9
Father Christmas meets Nitesh Patel 10 (left) and Hina Kian 9, 300 ft below ground at Big Pit, Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales, 4th December 1986
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21679495
© Mirrorpix
Coal Coal Mining Colliery Father Christmas Santa Claus Underground Supplement
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the magic of Christmas past into your home with our exclusive Father Christmas meets Nitesh Patel 10 and Hina Kian 9 poster print from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating image, taken from the Western Mail Archive, captures the joyous moment Santa Claus met two young children, Nitesh and Hina, 30 Big Pit, Blaenavon, South Wales, on the 4th of December 1986, 300 ft below ground. Relive the nostalgia of the holiday season with this unique and charming poster print, perfect for adding a touch of wonder to any room in your house.
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 38.6cm (23.4" x 15.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this heartwarming photo print, taken on the 4th of December 1986, we see Father Christmas meeting two excited children, Nitesh Patel and Hina Kian. However, what makes this encounter truly unique is the setting - a staggering 300 feet below ground at Big Pit in Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales. The image captures the magic of Christmas colliding with the harsh reality of coal mining. As these young adventurers explore Santa's underground grotto, surrounded by dark tunnels and machinery used for extracting coal from deep within the earth, they are reminded of both joy and hard work. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how traditions can transcend unexpected places. Despite being so far beneath the surface and immersed in an industry known for its challenges and dangers, Father Christmas brings hope and cheer to these brave children. It also symbolizes the resilience and spirit of communities that relied on coal mining during that era. The presence of Santa Claus amidst such an industrial backdrop highlights how even in difficult times, moments of happiness can be found if we keep our spirits high. Thanks to Memory Lane Prints' preservation efforts through this image from Western Mail Archive's collection, we are transported back to a time when dreams were made real by meeting Father Christmas himself - even if it meant venturing hundreds of feet below ground.
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