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Metal Print : Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire
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Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire
Two boys being winched up from a coal mine at Halifax, Yorkshire. The winch is extremely primitive with no safety features. An official investigation in 1842 revealed that children as young as seven were being apprenticed to work in mines, in some cases placed there by workhouses
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1840s 1842 Coal Conditions Halifax Investigation Mine Mines Mining Official Poverty Primitive Safety Shaft Winch Winched Workhouse Workhouses
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring two intrepid boys being winched up a coal mine shaft in Halifax, Yorkshire. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the raw grit and determination of the past. The primitive winch, with no safety features, adds to the sense of danger and adventure. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring your chosen photograph to life, with vibrant colors and exceptional detail, making it a stunning addition to any wall in your home or office.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1840s, two young boys are seen being winched up from the depths of a coal mine in Halifax, Yorkshire. The primitive winch, with its large wooden drum and simple ropes, offers a stark contrast to the modern safety equipment that would become standard in mines in the coming decades. The boys, dressed in tattered clothing, cling to the ropes with a determined expression, their faces etched with the hardships of their labor. The scene depicted in this photograph is a grim reminder of the harsh realities faced by children in Victorian England. An official investigation in 1842 revealed that children as young as seven were being apprenticed to work in mines, many of them placed there by workhouses. These children, often orphaned or destitute, were forced to endure long hours in dangerous conditions, with little regard for their safety or well-being. The living and working conditions of the mining communities in Halifax and other coal-mining regions were a source of great concern during this period. The cramped, dark, and unsanitary housing conditions, combined with the physical demands of the work, took a heavy toll on the health and well-being of the miners and their families. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by the children and families of the mining communities in Halifax and other coal-mining regions during the Victorian era. It underscores the importance of the investigations and reforms that followed, which helped to improve the working and living conditions of the miners and their families. Taken in the 1840s, this photograph is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the harsh realities of life in a coal mine during this period. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the children and families of the mining communities, and the progress that has been made in ensuring safer and more humane working conditions for all.
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