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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich industrial history of South Wales with our stunning New Tredegar Colliery poster print. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the rugged beauty of the New Tredegar Colliery in the Rhymney Valley. Witness the engine house, damaged by subsidence, a poignant reminder of the challenges and eventual closure of this historic coal mine in 1930. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this evocative and intriguing piece of history. Order your New Tredegar Colliery poster print today and ignite your imagination.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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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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