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Canvas Print : Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire

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


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the captivating "Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the rugged coal mines of Yorkshire. Two brave boys are seen being hoisted upward, their determined expressions contrasting with the rudimentary mine winch that lifts them. With no safety features in sight, this photograph is a testament to the resilience and grit of the past. Bring this historical moment into your home or office with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this captivating image.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
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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