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Sappers and miners working on a tunnel, WW1
Sappers and miners working on a tunnel during the First World War. Date: 1916
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Media ID 7196691
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Bare Chest Digging Engineer Engineering Labour Manual Miner Miners Sapper Sappers Sunny Tunnel War Time Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the "Sappers and Miners at Work" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, an evocative reminder of the heroic efforts during the First World War. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to 1916 as sappers and miners diligently work on a tunnel. The intricate details and raw emotion of this rights-managed photograph are brought to life through our expertly crafted frames, making it a striking addition to any home or office. Relive history with this authentic and moving piece.
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 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amid the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War 1, a scene of determined perseverance unfolds in this evocative photograph. Dated 1916, the image captures a group of British Sappers and Miners diligently working on a tunnel, their faces etched with the grit and resilience of their arduous labour. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, yet the barren, rocky terrain and the chest-high piles of earth and debris serve as stark reminders of the harsh conditions they endured. Sappers, part of the Royal Engineers, were responsible for constructing and maintaining military infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and tunnels. Miners, on the other hand, were essential for digging tunnels and shafts to lay explosives, divert enemy lines, and create underground shelters. The combination of these two skilled labour forces was crucial in the success of trench warfare tactics. Working in the hot, dusty conditions, the men dig away at the tunnel's entrance, their picks and shovels striking against the unyielding rock. The manual labour required was immense, and the progress was often slow, but their unwavering dedication to their duties ensured the safety and success of their comrades on the front lines. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Sappers and Miners during World War 1, their tireless efforts contributing significantly to the engineering feats that shaped the course of the war. The image stands as a testament to their unyielding spirit and the unbreakable bond between the soldiers and the land they fought to protect.
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