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Framed Print : The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963
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The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963
The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The downcast koepe tower nearing completion at Cotgrave Colliery in 1963. Cotgrave Colliery opened in 1963 and was worked for only thirty years until is finally closed in 1993. The pit had millions of tons of reserves but the coal was of poor quality. The shafts were filled with concrete after the mine closed
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Media ID 15066872
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Civil Engineering Coal Industry Coal Mine Coal Mining Colliery Michael Michael Walters Mine Mining Nottinghamshire Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Walters
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you to the past with a poignant image of the downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery in Nottinghamshire, 1963. Witness the tower nearing completion, a symbol of industrial history, framed and ready to be the centerpiece of your home or office. Revive memories or spark intrigue with this unique piece of nostalgic art.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. This print captures the completion of the downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery in 1963. Standing tall against the backdrop of a changing era, this colliery opened its gates that year, only to close three decades later in 1993. Despite holding vast reserves of coal deep within its shafts, the poor quality of the coal led to its eventual demise. This image serves as a poignant reminder of Britain's once-thriving coal industry and the significant role it played in shaping our nation's history. The towering structure symbolizes not just an industrial marvel but also represents countless lives dedicated to mining beneath our feet. Located in Nottinghamshire, England, Cotgrave Colliery was one among many mines dotting the country during this time period. As civil engineering projects like these sprung up across Britain's landscape, they became emblematic of progress and economic growth. Now frozen in time through monochrome lensing by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this photograph allows us to reflect on a bygone era when these structures were bustling with activity and miners donned their headdresses for another day underground. Though no longer operational today, we can still appreciate their legacy through images like these - reminding us of both the hardships endured and contributions made by those who labored tirelessly within these depths.
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