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Fine Art Print : Welsh miners on strike drew their last full weeks pay to-day at Nine Mile Point
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Welsh miners on strike drew their last full weeks pay to-day at Nine Mile Point
Welsh miners on strike drew their last full weeks pay to-day at Nine Mile Point Colliery, Monmouthshire.
March 1944
P012054
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21306237
© Mirrorpix
Coal Mining Demonstrations Dispute Miners Strikes
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this evocative Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the determination and resilience of the Welsh miners as they drew their last full weeks pay during the Nine Mile Point Colliery Strike in March 1944. Captured by Mirrorpix, this iconic image from Memory Lane Prints is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Welsh and industrial history. Bring this piece of memory into your home and let the story unfold.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the coal mining era of the 1940s. In this powerful image, a group of Welsh miners stands united in their struggle for better working conditions and fair wages. The year is 1944, during the height of World War II, when tensions were high and resources scarce. The location is Nine Mile Point Colliery in Monmouthshire, Wales - a place that holds great significance in the history of coal mining. These brave men have just received their last full week's pay before going on strike, demonstrating their unwavering determination to fight for what they believe is right. Their faces reflect both weariness and resilience as they gather together amidst an uncertain future. This photograph encapsulates not only the hardships faced by these miners but also serves as a testament to their unity and strength in times of adversity. Coal mining was not merely an industry; it was a way of life for countless communities across Britain during this period. It fueled homes, powered factories, and played a crucial role in supporting the war effort. However, it often came at great cost to those who worked tirelessly beneath the ground. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot frozen in time, let us remember these courageous individuals who risked everything for justice and dignity. Their story echoes through generations as a reminder that even amidst darkness, there can be light - hope shining through solidarity against all odds.
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