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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
14"x11" Photo Print
Title: "A Dangerous Ascent: Boys at Work in a Yorkshire Coal Mine" Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, showcasing the harsh realities of mining in the past. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts two young boys being carefully hoisted up a coal mine shaft in Halifax, Yorkshire. Their determined expressions and the rudimentary winch, with no safety features in sight, serve as a stark reminder of the risks and hardships endured by child laborers in the coal industry. This photograph is available as a high-quality, rights-managed print, perfect for adding depth and historical context to your personal or commercial projects. Bring a piece of history into your space and ignite curiosity with this intriguing glimpse into the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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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