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Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft
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Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft
Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam. The central vignettes show two models of miners lamp, the Davy, left, which was the more popular, and the Clanny. Below, a boy is operating the ventillating furnace which created a draught in the workings, so preventing a build up of fire-damp (methane). On the right a pit pony pulling wagons has just passed through a trap door, another device to control ventillation. Engraving from The Graphic (London, 28 January 1871)
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1871 Active Build Central Coal Colliery Control County Created Davy Device Door Draught Durham Furnace Gear Graphic Head January Lamp Left Methane Miner Mining Models Operating Passed Pony Popular Pulling Shaft Show Trap Vignettes Wagons Work Workings Fire Damp Preventing Seaham Seam Ventillation
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This print takes us back to the bustling mining industry in Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England. The image showcases the impressive head gear towering above the deep shaft, symbolizing the heart of this active coal seam. Two central vignettes highlight two models of miners' lamps - on the left is the popular Davy lamp, while on the right is its counterpart, the Clanny lamp. Intriguingly, below these vignettes, we witness a young boy diligently operating a ventilating furnace. This crucial device creates a much-needed draught within the mine workings to prevent any dangerous build-up of fire-damp or methane gas. Safety was paramount in these treacherous conditions. On the far right side of this engraving, we catch a glimpse of a pit pony dutifully pulling wagons through a trap door. These intelligent and hardworking animals played an integral role in transporting coal from underground mines. The detailed illustration originates from The Graphic newspaper published on January 28th, 1871. It offers us an invaluable insight into Britain's rich mining history and serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and resilience amidst challenging circumstances.
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