Photographic Print : A family group waiting for news at the pit head, Gresford Co

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A family group waiting for news at the pit head, Gresford Co

A family wait by the pithead after the great explosion at Gresford colliery in Wales. Over 260 miners lost their lives as a result of raging fires in the pits, orphaning nearly 800 children

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29th Colliery Explosion Fires Lives Lost Miners Pit Head Pits Raging Result Wait Waiting Gresford

14"x11" Photo Print

Introducing the poignant and historically significant photograph "A family group waiting for news at the pit head, Gresford Co." from our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a family's anxious wait at the pithead following the devastating explosion at Gresford Colliery in Wales in 1931. With over 260 miners losing their lives and nearly 800 children left orphaned, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial accidents. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality, archival-grade prints, guaranteed to add depth and character to any space. Order yours today and keep the stories of the past alive.

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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
"September 21, 1934: A Solemn Vigil at Gresford Colliery Amid the desolate landscape of the Welsh mining town of Gresford, a family huddles together, their faces etched with worry and despair. The date is September 21, 1934, and the once bustling colliery now stands still, its pithead shrouded in a thick veil of smoke. The great explosion that rocked the mine just a few days prior had claimed the lives of over 260 miners, leaving nearly 800 children orphaned in its wake. The scene before us is one of raw human emotion, as the family waits for any news of their loved ones. The pithead, a symbol of hope and livelihood, now stands as a grim reminder of the terrible tragedy that has befallen this community. The raging fires deep within the pits continue to burn, making the wait all the more agonizing. This poignant moment in history serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by the mining community during the industrial era. The families of Gresford, like so many others, were left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of this devastating event. The image of this family, waiting anxiously by the pithead, is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity." Image: A family wait by the pithead after the great explosion at Gresford Colliery in Wales. Over 260 miners lost their lives as a result of raging fires in the pits, orphaning nearly 800 children. (September 21, 1934). From the Mary Evans Picture Library. [Image ID: ILN_1934_09_21_01_01]

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