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Kent Miners Shatter Target On Eve Of The Mines Nationalisation Miners of the Snowdown
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Kent Miners Shatter Target On Eve Of The Mines Nationalisation Miners of the Snowdown
Kent Miners Shatter Target On Eve Of The Mines Nationalisation
Miners of the Snowdown Colliery Nonington near Dover Kent The Undermanager (right centre) J Griffiths congratulating the assistant undermanager C Proctor (centre with bald head) with the manager (glasses on left) R VA Johnson
The scorebaord is above 17 Deecember 1946
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In this photo print, taken on the eve of the nationalisation of mines in 1946, we witness a momentous achievement by the hardworking miners of Snowdown Colliery in Nonington, Kent. The image captures an atmosphere filled with pride and camaraderie as the miners shatter their production target. At the center of attention stands Assistant Undermanager C Proctor, easily recognizable by his bald head, being congratulated by Undermanager J Griffiths. Their beaming smiles reflect their shared sense of accomplishment and dedication to their work. On the left side of the frame, Manager R VA Johnson observes with satisfaction behind his glasses. The scoreboard above them proudly displays a remarkable record production at the end of 1946. It serves as a testament to these miners' unwavering commitment to excellence and efficiency in extracting coal from deep within Earth's crust. This historic photograph not only immortalizes this significant milestone but also symbolizes an era when mining communities were tightly knit and united towards a common goal. It reminds us that behind every tonne extracted lies countless hours of laborious effort and unyielding determination. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by General for TopFoto, we are reminded that it is through such collective achievements that progress is made possible – progress that would soon pave the way for nationalisation and shape future generations' understanding of industry and its impact on society.
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