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Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales
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Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales
View of the winding engine house, built in 1845, which worked the pumps at the Glyn Pits Colliery, near Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales. The mine closed in 1932, but continued as a pumping station into the 1960s
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1840s 1845 1967 Atmospheric Colliery Glyn Gwent Mine Mining Mist Misty Pit Head Pits Pontypool Pumping Pumps Winding Worked
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This evocative photograph captures the atmospheric beauty of the Glyn Pits Colliery winding engine house in Pontypool, Gwent, South Wales, as the misty morning settles over the historic site. Built in 1845, the imposing Victorian structure once worked the pumps at the coal mine, which operated until 1932. Despite the mine's closure, the engine house continued to serve as a pumping station into the 1960s, a testament to its enduring importance in the local community. The image transports us back in time to the 1840s, when the coal industry was at the heart of Wales' economic and social fabric. The pit head, with its intricate machinery and industrial might, stands proud against the backdrop of the Welsh countryside. The misty scene adds a sense of mystery and intrigue, as if the secrets of the mine's past are slowly being revealed. The Glyn Pits Colliery engine house is a significant historical landmark, a reminder of the region's rich mining heritage. Its presence continues to shape the identity of Pontypool and Gwent, and serves as a reminder of the hardworking men and women who labored in the pits to fuel the industrial revolution. This photograph, taken in 1967, offers a glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time that invites us to reflect on the history and legacy of the Welsh mining industry.
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