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Framed Print : Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire
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Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire
Two boys being winched up from a coal mine at Halifax, Yorkshire. The winch is extremely primitive with no safety features. An official investigation in 1842 revealed that children as young as seven were being apprenticed to work in mines, in some cases placed there by workhouses
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1840s 1842 Coal Conditions Halifax Investigation Mine Mines Mining Official Poverty Primitive Safety Shaft Winch Winched Workhouse Workhouses
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the early days of coal mining. Two brave boys are seen being hoisted up from the depths of the mine, their determined expressions etched on their faces. The primitive winch, with no safety features in sight, underscores the harsh realities of the industry. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office décor and ignite conversations about the rich industrial heritage of Yorkshire.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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In this evocative photograph from the 1840s, two young boys are seen being winched up from the depths of a coal mine in Halifax, Yorkshire. The primitive winch, with its large wooden drum and simple ropes, offers a stark contrast to the modern safety equipment that would become standard in mines in the coming decades. The boys, dressed in tattered clothing, cling to the ropes with a determined expression, their faces etched with the hardships of their labor. The scene depicted in this photograph is a grim reminder of the harsh realities faced by children in Victorian England. An official investigation in 1842 revealed that children as young as seven were being apprenticed to work in mines, many of them placed there by workhouses. These children, often orphaned or destitute, were forced to endure long hours in dangerous conditions, with little regard for their safety or well-being. The living and working conditions of the mining communities in Halifax and other coal-mining regions were a source of great concern during this period. The cramped, dark, and unsanitary housing conditions, combined with the physical demands of the work, took a heavy toll on the health and well-being of the miners and their families. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by the children and families of the mining communities in Halifax and other coal-mining regions during the Victorian era. It underscores the importance of the investigations and reforms that followed, which helped to improve the working and living conditions of the miners and their families. Taken in the 1840s, this photograph is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the harsh realities of life in a coal mine during this period. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the children and families of the mining communities, and the progress that has been made in ensuring safer and more humane working conditions for all.
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