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Two miners in a narrow coal seam, South Wales
Two miners, one of them quite young, working in a narrow coal seam in a mine in South Wales
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Media ID 4471449
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Coal Colliery Digging Jones Kneeling Mine Miner Miners Mining Narrow Restricted Screw Seam Space Turning Worker
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the rich history of coal mining to your walls with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, "Two miners in a narrow coal seam, South Wales," captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the dedication and hard work of two miners, one young and determined, as they navigate the narrow seams of a coal mine in South Wales. Add this evocative poster to your home or office for a touch of industrial heritage and a reminder of the past that shaped our present. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of two coal miners, one young and the other with weathered features, toiling in the narrow coal seam of a South Wales colliery during the height of the industrial revolution. The cramped and claustrophobic conditions of the mine are evident in the low ceiling and the restricted space between the miners and the coal seam. The young miner, identified as Jones, kneels in the foreground, turning a screw to secure a timber prop, ensuring the safety of the mine's walls. His older counterpart, focused intently on his task, leans against a wooden support, his expression etched with the physical and emotional toll of years spent in the pit. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of coal mining in Wales during the late 19th or early 20th century. The class divide is palpable, with the miners' worn clothing and the rudimentary equipment contrasting sharply with the wealth and progress being made in other industries. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the working class during the industrial age.
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