Coal Mining Miner at end of his shift early 1900s

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Coal Mining Miner at end of his shift early 1900s

Coal Mining Miner at end of his shift early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

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This evocative photograph captures the weary figure of a coal miner, signaling the end of another long and arduous shift deep within the bowels of a coal mine in England during the early 1900s. The miner, dressed in heavy work clothes and clutching a lantern, emerges from the dimly lit mine entrance, his face etched with the lines of exhaustion and grime. The scene is reminiscent of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with the faint outline of a coal mine range in the background, billowing smoke into the sky. The miner's focus is on the small tin bath that awaits him, a simple yet essential luxury after a long day's labor. He sets down his lantern and begins to undress, the weight of his clothes a relief as he steps into the warm water. The bath, filled with steam and bubbles, offers a momentary respite from the harsh realities of life in the coal mines. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by coal miners during this period. The dangerous and physically demanding nature of coal mining took a heavy toll on the miners, who often worked long hours in cramped and hazardous conditions. Despite the challenges, they continued to toil in the mines, driven by the need to provide for their families and contribute to the industrial economy of the time. This vintage photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past and the daily struggles of coal miners during the early 1900s. It is a poignant and powerful reminder of the human spirit and the enduring resilience of those who labored to build the foundations of our modern world.

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