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Fine Art Print : Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps
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Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps
Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their shift. May 8th 1939
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cannock
Staffordshire
England
Media ID 21815417
© Mirrorpix
1939 Boots Coal Mining Colliery Dirty Exhausted Flat Caps Industry And Work Mining Staffordshire Thirties Tired Dusty West Midlands
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image of Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps. Captured on May 8th, 1939, this evocative scene showcases the daily ritual of the coal miners as they conclude their shift. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich detail and authenticity of this moment in time. A perfect addition to any home or office, this Fine Art Print is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a tribute to the hardworking miners and their legacy.
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit: A Glimpse into the Grueling Lives of 1930s Coal Miners". This powerful print captures a poignant moment in history, as exhausted miners at the Cannock Wood Pit in Staffordshire, England, hand in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their grueling shift on May 8th, 1939. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by these hardworking men during one of Britain's most significant industrial periods. The scene is filled with weariness and dirt; coal dust clings to their boots and covers their worn-out clothing. Their faces tell stories of exhaustion and sacrifice as they remove their flat caps after hours spent deep underground. These brave individuals dedicated themselves to an industry that fueled not only homes but also entire communities. In this snapshot from West Midlands' mining history, we witness firsthand the toll that coal mining took on its workers. It serves as a reminder of both physical labor endured daily and the mental strain carried home each night. As we reflect upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it is crucial to honor those who contributed so much to our nation's progress while acknowledging the hardships they faced. Let us remember these resilient men who worked tirelessly beneath our feet, shaping not only our landscapes but also our collective identity as a united kingdom built upon industry and hard work.
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