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Fine Art 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
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, portrays the raw reality of life in a coal mine in Halifax, Yorkshire. Two boys, dressed in ragged clothing, are being carefully hoisted up from the depths of the mine shaft using a rudimentary winch. The lack of safety features adds to the sense of danger and hardship. This powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, and a testament to the resilience and determination of those who worked in the mines. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation about the rich industrial heritage of Yorkshire.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 46.4cm x 40.6cm (18.3" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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