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Metal Print : 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
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Breathtakingly capturing the raw beauty of industrial history, this Media Storehouse Metal Print showcases the hauntingly evocative image of Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery in Pontypool, South Wales. The meticulously preserved details of this rights managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online bring the past to life, with the foreground's scattered pieces of wood and an empty, broken apart coffin adding a poignant touch to the closed colliery that once stood proudly in 1969. Embrace the power of this captivating image and transform it into a stunning, long-lasting addition to your home or office decor with a Media Storehouse Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 60.9cm (20" x 24")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 61.5cm (20.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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