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Men at West Pit, Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, South Wales
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Men at West Pit, Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, South Wales
Miners preparing to descend the West Pit of the Elliot Colliery, New Tredegar, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. The West Pit opened in the 1880s
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Coal Coal Mine Colliery Conditions Descend Elliot Elliott Mine Miners Mining Preparing Shaft Tredegar Rhymney
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as men of the Elliot Colliery in New Tredegar, South Wales, prepare to descend the West Pit in the late Victorian or early Edwardian era. The West Pit, which opened in the 1880s, was a vital part of the Rhymney Valley's coal mining industry that played a significant role in the region's economic development. The image portrays the harsh realities of working in a coal mine as the miners don their protective gear, including helmets and lamps, before making their descent. The shaft, with its wooden ladder and pulley system, looms ominously in the background, a reminder of the physical and emotional toll the job demanded. The men's expressions convey a sense of determination and camaraderie as they face the challenges of the mine, a testament to their resilience and commitment to their work and their community. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the miners and their families, who played a crucial role in the region's industrial history. It also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the working class during this period, as they labored to extract the coal that fueled the industrial revolution and powered the nation. The West Pit, like many coal mines in the region, closed in the mid-20th century, marking the end of an era in South Wales' history. Today, the site stands as a reminder of the area's rich industrial heritage and the men and women who shaped it.
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