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Work at a coal mine 1878
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Work at a coal mine 1878
Work at a coal mine, low travelling and holding the bottom coal. Date: 1878
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1878 Coal Flat Lying Mine Miner Miners Mines Mineworkers Mining Narrow Travelling Trolley Tunnel Underground
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of coal mining in the late 1800s, as a lone miner toils deep within the earth's bowels. Dressed in heavy workwear and carrying a lamp, he moves a small cart filled with coal, its flat, narrow bed just large enough to hold the precious fuel. The miner's expression is focused and determined, his body bent low to navigate the cramped, dimly lit tunnel. In the background, a trolley system can be seen, used to transport coal carts to the mine's surface for processing and distribution. The industrial machinery of the coal mine is a testament to the technological advancements of the time, yet the conditions remain primitive and labor-intensive. The mine's interior is a labyrinth of tunnels, hewn from the rock by the tireless efforts of miners like this one. The year is 1878, and the 1870s were a period of significant growth in the coal industry. The demand for coal was high, driven by the increasing use of steam power in transportation and manufacturing. Despite the risks and hardships, miners like this one continued to work long hours in dangerous conditions to meet that demand. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the human cost of the coal that powered the Industrial Revolution.
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