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Pithead gear at Craghead Colliery, October 1963
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Pithead gear at Craghead Colliery, October 1963
NCJ
NCJ Archive
England
Media ID 21537125
© Mirrorpix
Coal Coal Mining Colliery Miners Pit Heads
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the heart of coal mining in October 1963. The image showcases the impressive pithead gear at Craghead Colliery, standing tall against a cloudy sky. This iconic structure symbolizes an era when coal was king and collieries were bustling hubs of industry. The photograph transports us to a time when hardworking miners dedicated their lives to extracting this valuable resource from deep within the earth. These brave individuals, whose faces remain unseen but whose presence is felt, formed the backbone of communities built around these collieries. The pithead gear itself is a marvel of engineering, with its towering frame and intricate mechanisms that lowered men into the depths below. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in harnessing nature's resources for progress. In this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of both the physical challenges faced by miners underground and the economic significance that coal mining held for countless families across generations. It serves as a poignant reminder of an industry that once thrived but has since faded away. As we gaze upon this evocative print by NCJ from Memory Lane Prints, we cannot help but feel gratitude towards those who worked tirelessly beneath our feet, shaping not only our landscapes but also our collective history.
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