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The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington (engraving)
1044597 The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington. Illustration for The Graphic, 17 November 1883.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22217770
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Accrington Coal Mines County Durham Effect Explosion Explosions Identifying Mining Relatives Site Surface Injuries Wound
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington" by Bridgeman Images. This captivating 19th-century engraving, titled "The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington" by the English School, offers a poignant glimpse into the past. This private collection piece, filled with intricate detail and historical significance, is expertly reproduced on high-quality canvas, ensuring a stunning and vibrant addition to any room in your home or office. Experience the depth and texture of this timeless artwork as if you were there, and relive the stories of the past with each passing day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington - A Glimpse into the Tragic Aftermath
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. This poignant print captures a haunting scene from the 19th century - the aftermath of a devastating colliery explosion. The engraving, created by an English School artist and now part of a private collection, depicts the harrowing events that unfolded on that fateful day. The image takes us to Whinney Hill Colliery in County Durham, where the catastrophic explosion occurred. The surface of the coal mines is filled with grief-stricken individuals desperately trying to identify their deceased relatives among the casualties. Injured miners are seen being tended to by medical professionals near the pit mouth, while others mourn over lost loved ones. The sheer magnitude of this tragedy is evident through the depiction of destroyed structures and wounded bodies scattered across the site. It serves as a stark reminder of both the dangers faced by those working in mining and how such disasters deeply impacted entire communities. As we gaze upon this historical relic, it prompts us to reflect on not only our progress in improving safety measures but also on our responsibility towards those who risk their lives for our energy needs. This engraving stands as a testament to human resilience amidst unimaginable loss and reminds us never to forget those who have sacrificed everything in pursuit of providing for their families and society at large.
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