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Colliery & Railway, Denaby Main, Yorkshire
Colliery & Railway, Denaby Main, Doncaster, near Mexborough, Yorkshire, England. Showing Denaby Railway Crossing Date: 1900s
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Colliery Crossing Doncaster Main Mexborough
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1. Title: A Snapshot of Industrial Past: Colliery & Railway, Denaby Main, Yorkshire (1900s) 2.. This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Denaby Main Colliery and Railway in Yorkshire, England, during the early 1900s. The image, taken near Mexborough and Doncaster, showcases the intricate relationship between the coal mining industry and the railway system that fueled the industrial revolution. The photograph reveals a dense landscape of industrial activity, with the colliery dominating the left side of the frame. Coal wagons are neatly lined up, ready to be loaded with the black gold that powered the nation. Miners in their characteristic hats and work clothes can be seen making their way to and from the pithead, while horses and carts transport supplies and coal to various locations. On the right side of the photograph, the railway crossing comes into focus. The railway line, with its tracks and signals, cuts through the scene, connecting the colliery to the wider network of transportation. Trains laden with coal and other essential supplies can be seen in the distance, waiting to cross the tracks. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the industrial revolution in Yorkshire, a time when coal mining and the railway played a pivotal role in shaping the region's economy and social fabric. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the hard work and determination that went into extracting and transporting the coal that fueled the nation's industrial growth. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, stands as a testament to the industrial past of Denaby Main, Yorkshire, and the vital role it played in the nation's history.
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