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Glapwell Colliery, Mining
Miners from Glapwell Colliery, north east Derbyshire, black and dirty from the pit at the end of their work shift. Glapwell colliery closed in the 1970s
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Colliery Derbyshire Dirty Glapwell Miners Mining Shift
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This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of life as a miner at Glapwell Colliery in north east Derbyshire during the 1900s. The image shows a group of weary miners, their faces etched with the grime and soot of a long day's work deep in the pit. The colliery, which closed its doors in the 1970s, was once a significant employer in the region, providing jobs for hundreds of local men. The miners in this photograph are seen making their way to the surface after a grueling shift, their bodies and clothing caked with coal dust. The harsh conditions of the mining industry are evident in the dark, craggy terrain of the colliery, which looms ominously in the background. The men's expressions are a mix of exhaustion, relief, and camaraderie, as they support each other through the final moments of their workday. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of mining in Derbyshire, a history that shaped the lives of generations of local families. The closure of Glapwell Colliery, like many others in the region, marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in the story of this community. Today, the site of the colliery stands as a reminder of the hard work, determination, and resilience of the miners who once labored there, and the profound impact that the mining industry had on the people and places of Derbyshire.
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