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Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales



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Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales

View of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. The foreground is littered with pieces of wood, including an empty coffin which has broken apart. The colliery closed in 1969

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1969 1972 Broken Closed Coal Coal Mine Coffin Colliery Debris Derelict Empty Litter Littered Mine Mining Pieces Pontypool Timber Tirpentwys


10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the captivating Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, a hauntingly beautiful reminder of industrial history. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to Pontypool, South Wales, where the once-thriving Tirpentwys Colliery now lies in ruins. The foreground of this canvas print showcases the raw beauty of nature reclaiming the land, with pieces of wood and debris scattered haphazardly. The centerpiece is an empty coffin, a poignant symbol of the past, as the colliery closed its doors in 1969. Bring this evocative piece of history into your home or office as a conversation starter or a reminder of the passing of time. Each Media Storehouse Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring the highest quality and vibrant colors that will last for years to come. Add a touch of nostalgia and character to your space with the Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery Canvas Print. Order yours today and let the story of this once-great colliery live on.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty and the stark reality of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery in Pontypool, South Wales, taken in the early 1970s. The image presents a scene of desolation and decay, with the remnants of timber and debris scattered across the foreground. At the center, an empty coffin lies broken apart, a poignant reminder of the human cost of the coal mining industry that once thrived in this region. The colliery, which closed its doors in 1969, stands as a testament to the historical significance of the coal industry in Wales and the United Kingdom. The photograph was taken during the 1970s, a decade marked by economic and social change, and the decline of heavy industry. The image invites us to reflect on the passage of time and the transformation of the landscape, as well as the human stories that are often lost in the march of progress. The wood and debris, once part of the bustling colliery, now serve as a poignant reminder of the past, and the empty coffin adds a layer of melancholy to the scene. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical and cultural importance of the coal mining industry in Wales, and the impact it had on the lives of the people who worked in it.

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