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Fine Art Print : Coal Mines underground scenes. Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset
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Coal Mines underground scenes. Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset
Coal Mines underground scenes. Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset. Ernest Knowles, 40 years a miner, heaving coal. March 1946 P017838
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Mirrorpix
Media ID 21296693
© Mirrorpix
1946 Coal Mining Dirty Labour Miners Worker
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative photograph "Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset" by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints. This powerful image captures the raw essence of coal mining in post-war Britain, with miner Ernest Knowles, who dedicated 40 years of his life to the industry, expertly heaving coal from the depths of the mine in March 1946 (P017838). Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, bringing the history and heritage of coal mining to your home or office with stunning detail and authenticity.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" 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.
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This print takes us back to the coal mines of Norton Hill Colliery in Somerset during the 1940s. The underground scenes captured here are a stark reminder of the gritty reality faced by miners like Ernest Knowles, who dedicated 40 years of his life to this laborious profession. In this particular frame, we witness Knowles heaving coal with sheer determination etched on his face. Covered in dirt and sweat, he stands as a symbol of resilience amidst challenging working conditions. This image encapsulates the essence of an industry that powered nations during a pivotal era. The photograph transports us into a world where men toiled tirelessly beneath the earth's surface, their bodies strained from physical exertion and lungs filled with dust-laden air. It serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment and sacrifice for their families' livelihoods. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it is impossible not to reflect on the immense contribution these miners made towards industrial progress. Their collective efforts fueled factories, lit homes, and propelled economies forward. Memory Lane Prints allows us access into historical moments such as these – glimpses into lives lived decades ago that continue to shape our present-day understanding. Through images like this one from Mirrorpix collection, we honor those who worked diligently behind closed doors so that future generations could enjoy brighter futures above ground.
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