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Framed Print : Picking coal from waste tip during 1921 strike, South Wales
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Picking coal from waste tip during 1921 strike, South Wales
Three men picking coal from a local colliery waste tip during the 1921 strike, South Wales
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Media ID 4471429
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Caps Coal Colliery Fill Filling Flat Fuel Jones Mine Miner Miners Mining Pick Picking Sack Sacks Spade Strike Survival Track Tracks Waste Wheel Wheels Worker 1921
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Picking Coal from Waste Tip during 1921 Strike, South Wales" framed print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to an era of industrial history, as three determined men laboriously pick coal from a local colliery waste tip during the tumultuous 1921 strike in South Wales. The black and white photograph, expertly framed by Media Storehouse, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the resilience and grit of the miners during a pivotal moment in the history of the coal industry. This unique piece is an essential addition to any home or office, perfect for those with an appreciation for history, social commentary, or simply a love for beautiful, thought-provoking art. Bring the stories of yesteryears to life with this captivating framed print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of the 1921 South Wales Coal Strike, as three determined miners fill their sacks with coal from a local colliery waste tip. The men, dressed in their flat caps and work clothes, are focused intently on their laborious task, their faces etched with the hardships of the struggle. The industrial landscape around them is barren and desolate, with the tracks and wheels of the abandoned trains and machinery lying idle in the foreground. The men's spades and picks are their only tools, as they dig deep into the waste tip to unearth the precious fuel that will keep their families warm during the bitter winter months. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh living and working conditions endured by the working class during this pivotal moment in Welsh mining history. The photograph, taken during the height of the strike, underscores the resilience and determination of the miners, who refused to be defeated despite the challenges they faced.
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