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Durham miners as sappers, WW1
Durham miners who had enlisted in the army preparing a practice sap. Many miners served as tunnellers in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14191689
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Digging Durham Engineers Joined Joining Miners Mining Practice Preparing Recruits Sappers Tunnel Tunnellers
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring Durham miners as sappers during World War 1. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and courage of these miners as they prepare a practice sap in 1915. Many Durham miners enlisted in the army and served as tunnellers in the Royal Engineers, playing a crucial role in the war effort. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print, which showcases vibrant colours and exceptional detail on a durable, sleek metal surface. Order now and add a unique and thought-provoking conversation starter to your space.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a group of Durham miners, freshly enlisted in the British Army, engaged in the meticulous process of preparing a practice sap during their training as sappers with the Royal Engineers in 1915. The First World War saw a significant number of miners join the ranks, bringing their expertise in tunneling and mining to the battlefields. These men, with their weathered faces and determined expressions, embody the spirit of the many thousands who left their coal pits to serve their country in a new capacity. The sap, a long, narrow trench used for advancing towards the enemy lines, was a crucial component of trench warfare. The miners' skills in excavation and tunneling proved invaluable in constructing these tunnels, allowing troops to approach the enemy undetected and launch surprise attacks. As the Great War raged on, these Durham minners, along with their comrades in the Royal Engineers, played a pivotal role in the conflict, their labor and expertise contributing significantly to the Allied forces' successes. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their vital contributions and the sacrifices made by these unsung heroes during the First World War.
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