Boy trainees take a 16 week course at the Colliery school before starting work in the pit

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Boy trainees take a 16 week course at the Colliery school before starting work in the pit

Boy trainees take a 16 week course at the Colliery school before starting work in the pit. Arthur Clough, 15, George Davison, 17, and Peter Brown, 15, learn how a coal conveyor works from a model. Boys get free lunches and time off during the morning to drink a free half pint of milk.
July 1954
P018193

WATFORD
Mirrorpix

Media ID 21302967

© Mirrorpix

Coal Mining Teenagers Career

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from July 1954, we are transported back to a time when childhood and education intertwined with the demands of industry. The image showcases three young boys, Arthur Clough, George Davison, and Peter Brown, who are undergoing a rigorous 16-week course at the Colliery school before embarking on their careers in the coal pit. As they gather around a model of a coal conveyor, these determined trainees eagerly absorb knowledge about the workings of this vital machinery. Their bright eyes reflect both curiosity and ambition as they prepare themselves for the challenges that lie ahead. Despite their tender ages - 15 for Arthur and Peter, and 17 for George - these boys exhibit an admirable level of dedication towards their chosen path. It is heartening to learn that alongside their studies, they receive free lunches and even have time off during mornings to enjoy a refreshing half pint of milk – small gestures that undoubtedly fuel their growing bodies and minds. Beyond just capturing an era dominated by coal mining as an industry, this photograph also encapsulates themes of friendship and camaraderie among these young trainees. As they navigate through this transformative period together, one can only imagine the bonds being forged amidst shared aspirations. This evocative snapshot serves as a poignant reminder of how childhood experiences were shaped by industrial demands during the mid-20th century. It stands as a testament to resilience in pursuit of knowledge while highlighting the importance placed on education within communities reliant on coal mining.

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