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MINE WORKINGS / 1880 S

MINE WORKINGS  /  1880 S


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MINE WORKINGS / 1880 S

The workings of a mine, showing miners at the coal face and the coal being transported by pony

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1885 Coal Mine Miners Mining Operations Pony Transported Workings


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of coal mining operations in the late 19th century. Taken around 1885, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of miners during the height of the coal industry. At the coal face, miners can be seen laboriously extracting coal from the earth, their faces smeared with grime and sweat. The coal seams are low, requiring the miners to work in cramped and difficult conditions. In the background, a pony stands ready to transport the heavy loads of coal to the surface. The use of animals for transportation was common in coal mines before the advent of mechanized mining equipment. The pony would be harnessed to a cart, which would be filled with coal and pulled to the surface. The miners would then load the coal onto waiting wagons or trains for transport to power plants and factories. The coal mining industry was a major contributor to the Industrial Revolution, powering the factories and homes of the growing urban populations. However, it came at a great cost to the miners, who faced long hours, dangerous working conditions, and low wages. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Industrial Revolution and the sacrifices made by the miners and their families. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a bygone era, when coal mining was a labor-intensive and physically demanding industry. It also highlights the importance of animals in mining operations before the advent of machinery. Today, this image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the miners and their role in shaping the industrial landscape of the late 19th century.

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