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Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, 1880 (engraving)
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Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, 1880 (engraving)
864510 Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, Rhondda Valley, Wales, 11 April 1877. Scene at the pit head as anxious relatives and colleagues wait for the cage containing trapped miners to reach the surface - dead or alive after to day underground. Engraving from "Heroes of Britain" by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880).); Universal History Archive/UIG
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© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1880 Accident Coal Edwin Hodder Engraved Image Flooding Illustration Technique Mining Rhondda Valley Waiting Welsh
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This powerful engraving captures the devastating scene of flooding at Tynewydd Colliery in the Rhondda Valley, Wales on April 11, 1877. As anxious relatives and colleagues gather at the pit head, their faces filled with worry and anticipation, they await news of trapped miners underground. The image depicts a moment of intense emotion and uncertainty as the cage containing the miners is slowly raised to the surface - will they emerge dead or alive?
The artist has expertly captured the tension and fear in this tragic event, highlighting the dangers faced by coal miners in their daily work. The detailed engraving brings to life the harrowing reality of industrial accidents that were all too common during this time period.
Through this illustration from "Heroes of Britain" by Edwin Hodder, we are reminded of the bravery and sacrifice of those who worked in dangerous conditions to provide for their families. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost behind each lump of coal extracted from deep within the earth.
This historical image not only documents a specific event at Tynewydd Colliery but also pays tribute to all those who lost their lives in mining accidents throughout British history. It stands as a testament to resilience and solidarity in times of tragedy.
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