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Photographic Print : New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales
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New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales
An engine house damaged by subsidence at New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. This colliery suffered from many landslips and other geological problems, and eventually closed in 1930
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Closed Coal Coal Mine Colliery Damage Damaged Geological Mine Mining Problem Problems Subsidence Tredegar Landslips Rhymney
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of South Wales with our stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse, featuring the New Tredegar Colliery in the Rhymney Valley. This evocative image, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the majestic yet damaged engine house of the colliery, a poignant reminder of the challenges faced in the region's coal mining past. The New Tredegar Colliery, which suffered from frequent landslips and other geological problems, closed in 1930. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire conversation and ignite a sense of history and nostalgia. Order now and bring a piece of South Wales' industrial heritage into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales: A Testament to the Geological Challenges of Coal Mining This evocative photograph captures the remnants of New Tredegar Colliery in the Rhymney Valley, South Wales. The image, taken in 1911, shows the damaged engine house, a poignant symbol of the coal mine's eventual closure in 1930. The colliery, nestled in the picturesque yet geologically complex Rhymney Valley, faced numerous challenges throughout its existence. The land in the Rhymney Valley is known for its unstable geological conditions, which posed significant problems for the coal mining industry. New Tredegar Colliery, in particular, suffered from frequent landslips and subsidence. The instability of the ground made mining a challenging and dangerous endeavor, with the constant threat of collapses and other geological hazards. Despite the best efforts of the miners and engineers, the colliery could not overcome these natural obstacles. The damage to the engine house in the photograph is a testament to the relentless forces of nature that ultimately led to the closure of the mine. The colliery's demise marked the end of an era in the coal mining industry of South Wales, leaving behind a rich historical legacy and a reminder of the challenges faced by those who worked in the mines. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the human endeavor and the natural forces that shaped the landscape of the Rhymney Valley. The damaged engine house stands as a reminder of the hardships and triumphs of the coal mining industry, and the indelible mark it left on the history of South Wales.
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