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Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales
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Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales
A miner, stripped to the waist, with a pick resting across his shoulder and a lamp in his hand, in a coal seam in South Wales
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Coal Colliery Jones Lamp Mine Miner Miners Mining Pick Props Seam Shoulder Stripped Waist Worker
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This evocative photograph captures the raw and physically demanding nature of coal mining in South Wales during the early 20th century. The miner, identified only as Jones, is depicted in the heart of the coal seam, stripped to the waist to allow for greater mobility and ease of movement in the cramped and narrow working conditions. A pick rests across his broad shoulders, a testament to the labor-intensive work required to extract the valuable resource. In his hand, he holds a lamp, providing essential light in the dimly lit mine, a crucial tool for ensuring safety and productivity. The scene is one of stark industrial reality, with the rough-hewn walls of the coal seam forming a backdrop to the hardworking miner. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the long and arduous hours spent by miners like Jones in the collieries of South Wales, toiling in often dangerous conditions to provide for their families and contribute to the region's industrial economy. This photograph, taken in a time before modern mining equipment and safety regulations, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the coal mining industry in Wales and the working-class communities that were shaped by it. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the miners and their families, who endured the challenges and hardships of the industry, and whose legacy continues to be felt in the region to this day.
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