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Coal - Miners - Coal miner checks his lamp in at the lamp room at a South Wales Colliery
Coal - Miners - Coal miner checks his lamp in at the lamp room at a South Wales Colliery (no other info given) - 19th April 1990
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21612439
© Mirrorpix
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image captures the essence of coal mining's rich heritage, as a miner meticulously checks his lamp in the lamp room of a South Wales Colliery. Shot by Mirrorpix in April 1990, this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting you back in time. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and let the story of coal mining live on.
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 37.6cm (20" x 14.8")
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 heart of South Wales in 1990, where coal miners dedicated their lives to the arduous task of extracting this precious resource from deep within the earth. In this poignant image, a coal miner can be seen diligently checking his lamp in at the lamp room of a local colliery. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and camaraderie as fellow miners go about their daily routines nearby. The dimly lit room casts long shadows on worn-out walls, bearing witness to decades of hard work and sacrifice. Each miner's lamp represents not only a source of light but also an emblem of safety in the treacherous depths below. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the immense courage and resilience displayed by these men who risked their lives every day for their families and communities. Their unwavering determination shines through even in this simple act of ensuring that their lamps are ready for another grueling shift underground. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to an era when coal mining was not just an occupation but a way of life for countless individuals across South Wales. It invites us to reflect on our industrial heritage and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who came before us, shaping our present while leaving behind lasting memories etched into photographs like this one from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection.
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