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Neglected boy from a South Wales mining district
A neglected boy from a South Wales mining district. Images like this were copied by W E Jones for his father to use while campaigning for support for the Miners Union
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Campaign Campaigning Coal Colliery Conditions Jones Mine Miner Miners Mining Neglected Scruffy Support Trades Worker
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the powerful and poignant "Neglected Boy from a South Wales Mining District" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting you back to the hardships and struggles of the South Wales mining community. Originally copied by W E Jones for his father's Miners Union campaign, this photograph stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who lived through this era. Add this impactful piece to your home or office décor and let the story it tells inspire and captivate all who see it.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 poignant image of a neglected and scruffy-looking boy from a South Wales mining district serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh living conditions endured by the working-class families in the coal mining communities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The photograph was taken in the industrial heartland of Wales, where the mining industry dominated the landscape and the lives of its people. The image was copied by W.E. Jones for his father to use while campaigning for support for the Miners Union. At the time, the mining industry was undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of new technologies and the decline of traditional mining methods. The working conditions were often dangerous and grueling, and the pay was low, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet. The Miners Union, also known as the South Wales Miners Federation, was a trade union that represented the interests of coal miners in the South Wales Coalfield. The union played a crucial role in advocating for better wages, working conditions, and safety measures for miners and their families. The photograph is a poignant symbol of the social and political climate of the time, highlighting the need for collective action and solidarity among the working class. It is a reminder of the historical struggle for workers' rights and the importance of trade unions in advocating for fair treatment and better living conditions. The image also underscores the importance of social history and the role that photographs can play in preserving and illuminating the past. By sharing this photograph and its story, we can gain a deeper understanding of the lives of the people who lived and worked in the South Wales mining district and the broader historical context of the industrial revolution and the labor movement.
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