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Gelli Colliery. Gelli is a village in the Rhondda Fawr valley
Gelli Colliery. Gelli is a village in the Rhondda Fawr valley, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales. The view from Alexander Road, pictured in the background in a coal tip. Circa 1953
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Gelli
Wales
Media ID 21765844
© Mirrorpix
1953 Coal Rhondda Rhondda Fawr Valley Gelli Pithead
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Gelli Colliery Poster Print from Memory Lane Prints. This beautiful vintage image captures the essence of life in the Rhondda Fawr valley in 1953. The photograph, taken from Alexander Road, showcases the iconic coal tip of Gelli Colliery, a symbol of the village's rich industrial history. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to evoke memories of the past and bring a touch of Welsh heritage into your space.
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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This print takes us back to the 1950s, specifically 1953, and transports us to the picturesque village of Gelli in the Rhondda Fawr valley, Wales. The view captured from Alexander Road showcases a significant aspect of this community's history - a coal tip. In those times, coal mining was an essential industry that shaped the lives of countless individuals in Gelli and its surroundings. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the hard work and dedication put forth by miners who toiled underground day after day. The black-and-white composition evokes a sense of nostalgia, allowing us to reflect on how much has changed since then. It offers a glimpse into an era when coal was not only vital for energy production but also played a crucial role in shaping local economies. Gelli Colliery holds immense historical significance within Rhondda Cynon Taff county borough. Although we cannot see it directly in this photo print, one can imagine the bustling pithead nearby where miners would gather before descending into darkness. As we admire this photograph today, let us appreciate the resilience and strength exhibited by those who worked tirelessly in these mines. Their contributions have left an indelible mark on Gelli's identity and continue to be remembered through images like this one preserved by Memory Lane Prints staff.
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