Colliery Collection (page 5)

Miners from Hamsterley Colliery in County Durham give their pit ponies a bath. August 1943 P017817

A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Aldwarke lock on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation near Rotherham - coal transport by barge from Aldwarke Colliery. Date: circa 1920

Miner at work within the Great Harwood Colliery - digging our Cock Bridge House Coal " so much esteemed for us in Farm

Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Bilston Glen pit was sunk between 1952 and 1961. It was the scene of violent clashes between striking miners

Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Artist
Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Some youths get some training in the noble art at the training gym provided by the National Coal Board at Horden Colliery

Whimsey, or engine drawing coal in the Staffordshire collieries, 1886. Machinery for extracting coal. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining

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The remains of Jane Pit, a 19th century undersea coal mine, Mossbay, Cumbria, 2021

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Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

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Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

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Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

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Snibston Colliery, Leicestershire, 2021

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Winding gear and creeper system at Snibston Colliery, Leicestershire, 2021

Chatterley Whitfield Colliery 35037_002
Chatterley Whitfield Colliery, City of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 2021

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Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Northumberland, 2016. Showing the Blacksmiths Workshop and Joiners shop. NZ2888

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Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Northumberland, 2016. NZ2888

Penrhyn Slate Quarry near Bethesda Victorian period

Clogau St. David's Gold Mine near Bontddu early 1900s

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau early 1900s

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau - panning room - early 1900s

Frongoch lead and zinc mine near Pontrhydygroes early 1900s

Welsh Gold Prospectors early 1900s

Saint-Beat Marble Quarry Haute-Garonne France Victorian period - showroom

Delabole Slate Quarry Victorian period

Farm workers in Cornwall Victorian period

Colliery lamp room Victorian period

Miner working a high seam Victorian period

Miners Gala Parade early 1900s

Coal mine lattice steel headgear early 1900s

Aberdare Valley Miners early 1900s

Coal mine pit pony Victorian period

Taking a pit prop into the mine early 1900s

Miners drilling holes in a two foot seam early 1900s

Young Coal Miners early 1900s

Coal miners drilling holes with a mechanised drill early 1900s

Coal miner using self-acting incline haulage early 1900s

Miners safety lamps Victorian period

Pit Girls Victorian period

Miners undercutting a seam of coal Victorian period

Coal Mine Surveyor early 1900s

Miners fitting long pit props Victorian period

Miners building a cog Victorian period

Miners / Hauliers early 1900s

Pit Brow Lasses, Moss Hall, Lancashire, Victorian period Date: 19th century

Coal Mining fitting roof supports early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Coal Mining at the coal face early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Coal Mining loading the coal early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Hickleton Main Colliery early 1900s

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"Exploring the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Collieries in South Wales and Beyond" Step back in time to witness the sheer determination and resilience of miners working at the coalface in South Wales. These brave individuals, with their sweat-soaked brows and soot-covered faces, embody the spirit of hard work that powered entire communities. In a shaft lift deep underground, coal miners from South Wales descend into darkness, ready to embark on another grueling shift. Their unwavering dedication is evident as they navigate through treacherous tunnels, risking their lives for a livelihood. At Gelli coalmine in Rhondda, South Wales, these unsung heroes toil relentlessly amidst deafening noise and choking dust. The rhythmic clanking of machinery echoes through the air as they extract precious black gold from beneath the earth's surface. Witness a miner riding drams at Tirpentwys Colliery in South Wales - an exhilarating yet perilous journey filled with adrenaline and courage. These men fearlessly navigate narrow tracks while carrying heavy loads of coal, showcasing their incredible strength and skill. Markham Colliery stands tall as a testament to mining history. Its towering structures serve as reminders of an era when this industry thrived - providing employment opportunities for countless individuals who depended on it for survival. A coal miner diligently fills his truck at a South Wales mine - each shovelful representing hours spent underground extracting this valuable resource. This tireless effort fuels industries far beyond these dark depths. Welsh women road builders play an integral role in shaping infrastructure within South Wales. With grit under their nails and determination etched upon their faces, they break barriers by proving that gender should never limit one's capabilities or aspirations. Lea Hall Colliery alongside Rugeley A Power Station forms an iconic duo that powers Staffordshire forward into progress. The symbiotic relationship between collieries and power stations illustrates the interconnectedness of industries that rely on coal.