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Miners coming off shift at Hamstead Colliery, West Bromwich to the news that the mine is
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Miners coming off shift at Hamstead Colliery, West Bromwich to the news that the mine is
Miners coming off shift at Hamstead Colliery, West Bromwich to the news that the mine is to close in 1965. 22nd January 1962
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21816554
© Mirrorpix
1962 Cage Coal Mining Colliery Elevator Industry And Work Lift Machinery Miners Mining Pit Head Sixties Warwickshire West Midlands
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Miners' Hearts Sunk as Hamstead Colliery's Closure Looms
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant print captures a moment frozen in time, revealing the heavy burden carried by the miners of Hamstead Colliery on that fateful day - January 22nd, 1962. As they emerge from the depths of darkness and toil, their faces tell a story of disbelief and despair upon receiving devastating news: their beloved mine is scheduled for closure in 1965. In this snapshot from the heartland of West Bromwich, England, we witness an entire community grappling with uncertainty and fear. The cage elevator stands tall behind them, symbolizing both their ascent to daylight and descent into economic turmoil. These brave men have dedicated their lives to extracting coal from Warwickshire's rich seams; now faced with unemployment looming just over the horizon. The machinery surrounding them serves as a stark reminder of the industrial might that once thrived within these colliery walls. But today it stands silent, echoing only memories of camaraderie and hard work shared among generations. As we delve into this slice of history captured by Memory Lane Prints' talented staff photographer, let us honor not only these miners but also countless others who tirelessly labored underground across the United Kingdom during this era. Their sacrifices fueled progress while shaping communities like West Midlands. May this photograph serve as a testament to resilience in times of adversity – reminding us all that even when mines close doors forevermore, the spirit forged within those pit heads
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