Tote Bag : View of a colliery, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
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View of a colliery, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
View of a colliery in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
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Coal Colliery Dean Forest Gloucestershire Jones Lane Mine Miner Miners Mining Worker
Canvas Tote Bag
Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a one inch (2.5cm) black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image. Approximate size of bag is 50x33cm (20"x13")
Our tote bags are made from soft durable fabric and include a strap for easy carrying
Estimated Product Size is 50cm x 32.7cm (19.7" x 12.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark contrast between the industrial world of coal mining and the rural beauty of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. The view shows a colliery, with its tall, white chimney stack billowing out plumes of smoke, nestled among the rolling hills and dense woodlands of the forest. The colliery, with its maze of winding roads and railway lines, represents the industrious spirit of the working class community that once thrived in this region. The Forest of Dean, known for its ancient woodlands and rich history, has long been a source of inspiration for artists and writers. However, this image offers a glimpse into a different side of the forest's past, one marked by the hard labor and grit of the coal miners who toiled in the pits to extract the valuable resource. The photograph, taken from a distance, invites the viewer to reflect on the historical significance of the colliery and the role it played in shaping the region's economy and social fabric. The image also highlights the Welsh and English borderlands, with the Welsh side of the forest visible in the background. The Forest of Dean, which straddles both countries, has a complex history that reflects the cultural and economic ties between Wales and England. The photograph thus offers a poignant reminder of the region's rich industrial heritage and the enduring connection between the rural landscape and the working class communities that have shaped it.
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