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Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales


Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales


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Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales

View of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. The foreground is littered with pieces of wood, including an empty coffin which has broken apart. The colliery closed in 1969

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1969 1972 Broken Closed Coal Coal Mine Coffin Colliery Debris Derelict Empty Litter Littered Mine Mining Pieces Pontypool Timber Tirpentwys


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This print captures the haunting beauty of the derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, located near Pontypool in South Wales. Steeped in history, this once-thriving coal mine closed its doors for the last time in 1969, leaving behind a landscape forever changed. The foreground of the image is strewn with remnants of a bygone era - pieces of weathered wood scattered haphazardly across the ground. Amongst this debris lies an empty coffin, now broken and worn with time. The photograph transports us back to a pivotal moment in Welsh industrial heritage, where mining was not only an industry but also a way of life for many communities. The sight of this abandoned colliery serves as a poignant reminder of the economic decline that followed its closure. Intriguingly captured during the early 1970s, this snapshot offers glimpses into a world frozen in time - capturing both decay and resilience. Each piece of timber tells its own story; each fragment holds memories within its grain. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded that beneath these layers of litter and wreckage lies an untold narrative waiting to be discovered. This print stands as testament to our shared past and invites us to reflect on how industries shape landscapes and leave indelible marks on our collective memory.

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