Cog & Rung / Coal Mine
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Cog & Rung / Coal Mine
A cog and rung mechanism for raising coal from the pit
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1892 Coal Mechanism Mine Mining Operations Raising Rung
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the coal mining industry in the late 19th century, specifically the intricate and labor-intensive process of raising coal from the depths of the earth using a cog and rung mechanism. Taken in 1892, the image offers a glimpse into the past, when mining operations relied heavily on manual labor and simple machinery to extract natural resources. The cog and rung system, also known as a winding engine or winding drum, was a common method used to hoist coal, miners, and equipment up and down the mine shaft. The large, wooden drum in the foreground of the photograph is adorned with a series of cogs, which mesh with a similar set of cogs on a rope or cable wrapped around the drum. As the drum turns, the cogs lift the rungs, which in turn lift the attached bucket or cage filled with coal or miners. The coal mine depicted in this photograph is likely located in the United Kingdom, as the country was a global leader in coal production during this time period. The image showcases the harsh conditions and physical demands of coal mining, with miners working in cramped, dimly lit spaces and using brute strength to operate the machinery. The coal dust in the air, visible in the photograph, is a testament to the dangerous and unhealthy working conditions that were all too common in the industry. Despite the challenges, the coal mining industry played a crucial role in the industrial revolution, powering the factories and fueling the economic growth of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and ingenuity that went into extracting the valuable resource from the earth, and the sacrifices made by the miners and their families in the process.
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