Colliery Collection (page 9)

The great dangers of naval war, sailors working to remove mines from the Dardanelles... (colour litho)
2815739 The great dangers of naval war, sailors working to remove mines from the Dardanelles... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dramas of the mines, the liberation of three workers who were buried forty-four days at 300... (colour litho)
2815083 The dramas of the mines, the liberation of three workers who were buried forty-four days at 300... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Aeroplanes against mines (colour litho)
2808790 Aeroplanes against mines (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Airplanes against mines)

Horse being winched down the coalpit at Le Creusot, illustration from
CHT286997 Horse being winched down the coalpit at Le Creusot, illustration from La Vie souterraine by Louis Simonin (1830-86) 1867 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ferat

Removing empty coal trucks at the bottom of a mine shaft (litho)
6014259 Removing empty coal trucks at the bottom of a mine shaft (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removing empty coal trucks at the bottom of a mine shaft)

A coal miner injured at work being brought home (litho)
6014253 A coal miner injured at work being brought home (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A coal miner injured at work being brought home)

Welfare, Important schemes for the promotion of industrial well being (b / w photo)
6008315 Welfare, Important schemes for the promotion of industrial well being (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welfare)

Industrial Scene, 1833 (oil on canvas)
3744162 Industrial Scene, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 26.7x48.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats sent... (colour litho)
2815748 In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats sent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Opening of the Montorso tunnel of the very direct Rome-Naples, meeting of the two teams after the last mine
2815414 Opening of the Montorso tunnel of the very direct Rome-Naples, meeting of the two teams after the last mine (colour litho) by Beltrame

German Loyalty (colour litho)
2808735 German Loyalty (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: German loyalty. The civilized world will learn with amazement)

The War of the Mines (Colour Litho)
2783960 The War of the Mines (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mine War)

Those poor oxen (Colour Litho)
2778611 Those poor oxen (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Those poor oxen)

Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho)
2778565 Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Italian sailors)

A rustic duel in the depths of a coal mine took place in Saint Etienne (colour litho)
2778021 A rustic duel in the depths of a coal mine took place in Saint Etienne (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Engine to Raise Water by Fire, a diagram of Newcomens steam engine for the
XJF115630 The Engine to Raise Water by Fire, a diagram of Newcomens steam engine for the Universal Magazine, 1747 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

The reflection of a member of the Home Guard. Seen here in a puddle at an un-named colliery. Circa June 1940

Wives of miners working in Grimethorpe colliery helping to cultivate reclaimed land. 24th April 1944

Members of the Russian delegation paid a visit to a colliery during their visit to South Wales. Seen here with Welsh students and colliery officials. 18th November 1942

Sir Bernard and Lady Docker visited the Water Haigh Colliery, near Leeds. Pictured, Sir Bernard and Lady Docker after their tour of the coal seams. 21st March 1954

Trainee miner seen here at work. Part of the Daily Herald Youth in Industry Feature 6th April 1954

Members of the Fforchaman colliery A. R. P. squad seen here during a training exercise at
Members of the Fforchaman colliery A.R.P. squad seen here during a training exercise at the pit head. 22nd September 1938

Harnessing this pony at Ashington Colliery are some of the boys who are being trained under a newly instituted scheme. 17th June 1941

An instructor at the Government pit school showing Bevin Boys how to follow a seam of coal in Morrison Old Pit, Annefield Plain. 30th December 1943

General view of Ellington Pit, Northumberland. Circa 1987

Miners coming off shift at Hamstead Colliery, West Bromwich to the news that the mine is to close in 1965. 22nd January 1962

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits the Mosley Common Colliery, Lancashire. The Duke rides in a bucket (or " hoppit" ) down the 975 yard shaft with Mr C.H Richards (manager no 4 pit)

At the end of Marley Hills High Row, a pit heap and pit workings. 11th September 1952

Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington. 2nd March 1951

Mr Joe Gormley (left) with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area National Union of Miners at the Lady Windsor Colliery, Ynysybwl, Wales 21st January 1975

Merthyr Vale, South Wales. 1962. At Merthyr Vale, where long lines of houses stretch out from the colliery, the valley of the Taff still retains some of its beauty. Picture taken 25th August 1962

Seaham Harbour Colliery where work is being resumed after a stoppage in October. 20th January 1931

Up-to-date methods in coal mining are portrayed by this picture of a modern pit-head at Dudley. February 1939

Follonsby Colliery, White Mare Pool. Circa 1935

Coronation Pit in County Durham. 1st February 1939

Morrison Busty Colliery 24th February 1971

Youngsters from Denby Dale First School got a special glimpse of life down a coal mine today. With students from Bretton Hall College the children, including Andrew Harpin pictured right

Monktonhall was one of the Scottish super pits sunk in the 1950s intended to supply the new generation of Power stations. They were the most modern

Jim Dunsmuir, Coal miner at Barony Colliery, 24th February 1989. It is his birthday today, but the Barony miner has nothing to celebrate

Father Christmas arrives at Big Pit, Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales, 4th December 1986. Where he will be in his underground grotto every weekend until Christmas

Father Christmas meets Nitesh Patel 10 (left) and Hina Kian 9, 300 ft below ground at Big Pit, Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales, 4th December 1986

Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duchess of Kent visits Murton coal mine in County Durham 23 February 1978 - The Duchess going down to the coal face

Coal Queen Arlene puts a stop to swear-words at the coal face. The 1, 800 pitmen at a Yorkshire colliery were on their best behaviour yesterday-for they were hosts to a coal queen

Linton Colliery, Ashington with miners going down on the last shift before closure. September 1968

Pitman Wilf Barnes takes the last bag of coal from Burradon Colliery November 1975

The cramped conditions at Ellington Colliery, near the pits most productive face. Pressure had lowered the roof by nearly three feet, trapping equipment. October 1984

Mobile winders at North Delavel Colliery, September 1956

Giant winding wheels top the 200-foot high head gear at Bates Colliery, Blyth. 0

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"Exploring the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Collieries in South Wales and Beyond" Step back in time to witness the sheer determination and resilience of miners working at the coalface in South Wales. These brave individuals, with their sweat-soaked brows and soot-covered faces, embody the spirit of hard work that powered entire communities. In a shaft lift deep underground, coal miners from South Wales descend into darkness, ready to embark on another grueling shift. Their unwavering dedication is evident as they navigate through treacherous tunnels, risking their lives for a livelihood. At Gelli coalmine in Rhondda, South Wales, these unsung heroes toil relentlessly amidst deafening noise and choking dust. The rhythmic clanking of machinery echoes through the air as they extract precious black gold from beneath the earth's surface. Witness a miner riding drams at Tirpentwys Colliery in South Wales - an exhilarating yet perilous journey filled with adrenaline and courage. These men fearlessly navigate narrow tracks while carrying heavy loads of coal, showcasing their incredible strength and skill. Markham Colliery stands tall as a testament to mining history. Its towering structures serve as reminders of an era when this industry thrived - providing employment opportunities for countless individuals who depended on it for survival. A coal miner diligently fills his truck at a South Wales mine - each shovelful representing hours spent underground extracting this valuable resource. This tireless effort fuels industries far beyond these dark depths. Welsh women road builders play an integral role in shaping infrastructure within South Wales. With grit under their nails and determination etched upon their faces, they break barriers by proving that gender should never limit one's capabilities or aspirations. Lea Hall Colliery alongside Rugeley A Power Station forms an iconic duo that powers Staffordshire forward into progress. The symbiotic relationship between collieries and power stations illustrates the interconnectedness of industries that rely on coal.