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Markham Colliery, Mining
A group of miners at Markham Colliery (Markham no.1/4) near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. It was near here, on July 31, 1973, that 18 coal miners sadly lost their lives and a further 11 were seriously injured when a descending cage carrying the men to the pit bottom failed to slow down as it approached the bottom of the mine shaft
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Accident Chesterfield Coal Colliery Derbyshire Markham Miner Miners Mining
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the daily life of Markham Colliery, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England, in the 1970s. The image shows a group of hardy coal miners, bundled up against the cold and damp conditions of the mine, as they prepare to descend into the depths of the earth to extract the precious resource that fueled the Industrial Revolution. Markham Colliery, also known as Markham No.1/4, was a significant coal mining operation in the region, employing hundreds of men who worked tirelessly to meet the demands of the coal industry. The mine was located in a part of England with a rich mining history, where the extraction of coal had been a way of life for generations. However, this idyllic scene was shattered on July 31, 1973, when a descending cage carrying 18 coal miners to the pit bottom failed to slow down as it approached the bottom of the mine shaft. The result was a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 18 miners and left a further 11 with serious injuries. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the dangerous conditions that coal miners faced in their daily work, and the sacrifices they made to provide for their families and communities. It is a testament to their resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the importance of safety measures and regulations in the mining industry. The history of Markham Colliery and the tragic events of July 31, 1973, are an important part of the coal mining heritage of Chesterfield and Derbyshire, and serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the miners and their families in the pursuit of energy and progress.
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