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Welsh miner in coal mine pushing truck
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Welsh miner in coal mine pushing truck
A Welsh miner, stripped to the waist, pushing a truck in a coal mine
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This evocative photograph captures the raw and physically demanding nature of coal mining in Wales during the early 20th century. The image shows a Welsh miner, stripped to the waist, exerting all his strength to push a heavy coal truck along the narrow rails of a coal mine. The miner, identified only as Jones, is a testament to the manual labor and grit required to extract coal from the earth. The harsh conditions of the colliery are evident in the dimly lit mine, with the miner's face smeared with coal dust and sweat. The cramped and dark environment, combined with the heavy manual labor, made coal mining a dangerous and arduous occupation. Despite the challenging conditions, miners like Jones were essential to the industrial economy of Wales and the wider United Kingdom. Coal was a primary source of energy for powering factories and homes, and the demand for it drove the expansion of the coal mining industry. The photograph also highlights the class divide that existed during this period. Miners were often paid low wages and worked long hours in dangerous conditions, while the mine owners and shareholders reaped the profits. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by working-class miners and the historical significance of the coal mining industry in Wales and beyond.
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