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Canvas Print : Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales
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Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales
A group of men and boys waiting for news of miners trapped underground following an explosion at Llest (Lluest) Colliery, Pontyrhyl, near Bridgend, Glamorgan, South Wales. Nineteen men and boys were killed. The mine closed in 1902
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1899 Bridgend Caps Closed Coal Coal Mine Colliery Conditions Danger Dangerous Died Explosion Flat Glamorgan Grim Killed Mine Miners Mining Terraced Trapped Under Ground Waiting 1902
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the poignant image "Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in history, as a group of men and boys gather anxiously, awaiting news of their loved ones trapped underground following the devastating explosion at Llest Colliery in Pontyrhyl, Glamorgan, South Wales. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historical image to life, with vibrant colors and stunning detail that will add depth and character to any room. Each print is expertly crafted using premium materials and techniques, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your home or office. Order yours today and relive this important piece of history in a whole new way.
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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This poignant photograph captures the anxious and grim wait for news following the Llest Colliery explosion in Pontyrhyl, Glamorgan, South Wales in August 1899. Nineteen men and boys, mostly from the local community, were tragically killed in the disaster that occurred deep underground. The crowd of men, dressed in caps and working clothes, huddle together, their faces etched with concern and worry. The terraced houses in the background, typical of the Victorian era, serve as a reminder of the living conditions for the working-class families who depended on the coal mining industry for their livelihoods. The mine, which closed in 1902, was a dangerous and dangerous place, with poor working conditions and a constant risk of accidents. The men and boys, some as young as 11 years old, went underground every day, knowing the risks they faced. This historical photograph is a stark reminder of the human cost of the coal mining industry in the late 1800s and the sacrifices made by the working class in the pursuit of a better life for their families.
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