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Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a poignant moment in time as family and community members wait anxiously for news following the Llest Colliery explosion in Pontyrhyl, Glamorgan, South Wales, 1913. The expression of hope and concern etched on their faces tells a powerful story of resilience and solidarity. Bring this piece of history into your home or office as a reminder of the past and the human spirit that endures.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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