Miner Collection (#3)

Interior of a coal mine, 1862. Underground scene in a mine, showing a miner winning coal, while a wagon full of coal is being hauled along rails to the bottom of the pit shaft by a pony

Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
CALIFORNIA: MINING, 1850s. Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s

Undercutting coal, Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
Two men kneeling in a narrow seam, undercutting the coal in Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales

Army Education Exhibition at Eltham Palace: inspecting a German miners dress uniform in the section " Germany Under Control". Date: 1946

VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA. The main street of Virginia City, Nevada, in the 1870s at the height of the mining of the Comstock Lode. American engraving, 1878

James Winstone, South Wales Miners Federation
James Winstone, Vice President of the South Wales Miners Federation (1912-14), and President in 1915

Miner working at the coalface, South Wales
A miner, stripped to the waist, working at the coalface in a mine in South Wales

Italian Miner - Mineo, Sicily. It is likely he was employed to mine the local calcareous ashlars, used to build many of Mineos public buildings

Yellow-throated Miner - Three of a group of four birds that were all calling together
DH-4470 Yellow-throated Miner - Three of a group of four birds that were all calling together, in a display known as a corroboree Near Finke, Northern Territory, Australia

Miner at coal face -3
Coal miner working underground at the coalface of Acres Nook private coal mine, near, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire England. The mine closed in 1991. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Coal miners, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Coal miners, between c1910 and c1915.

Miners among coal boxes, S. Wilkes-Barre, PA., 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Miners among coal boxes, S. Wilkes-Barre, PA., 1912.

Polish miner's home, near Scranton, PA., 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Polish miner's home, near Scranton, PA., 1912.

Penn. [i.e., Pennsylvania] coal strike - some of the 500 in Atlantic camp, between c1910 and c1915.

Miners leaving entrance to coal mine near Scranton, PA., 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Miners leaving entrance to coal mine near Scranton, PA., 1912.

Scene from "Never Too Late To Mend," at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Never Too Late To Mend," at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. London stage production. 'That interesting drama of modern social life founded upon Mr

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Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work
5309173 Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work)

An engraving depicting a miner digging coal with the aid of a Day lamp, 19th century
5310992 An engraving depicting a miner digging coal with the aid of a Day lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1833); Universal History Archive/UIG

Miners around their camp-fire (engraving)
8644008 Miners around their camp-fire (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners around their camp-fire)

A miner working in a British mine
3507226 A miner working in a British mine; (add.info.: Photograph of a miner working in a British mine. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive

Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790229 Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the iron in France, from the blacksmith to the steel industry, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Grisou in a coal mine - chromo. deb. 20th century
LSE4093802 Grisou in a coal mine - chromo. deb. 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grisou in a coal mine - chromo. deb. 20th century); Photo © Leonard de Selva

An inclined plane at the Wheal Friendship mine near Tavistock
5312006 An inclined plane at the Wheal Friendship mine near Tavistock; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an inclined plane at the Wheal Friendship mine near Tavistock, Devon)

An engraving depicting a miner working at the coal face using a pick, 19th century
5310990 An engraving depicting a miner working at the coal face using a pick, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coal miners Engraving late 1800 beginning 1900 Archives
2702621 Coal miners Engraving late 1800 beginning 1900 Archives; (add.info.: neg: 2277); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2024

A female labourer at a tin mine
5310067 A female labourer at a tin mine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a female labourer at a tin mine in the St Just area of Cornwall)

The Only Way Out (litho)
8673353 The Only Way Out (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Only Way Out. Cartoon on state versus private onership of the mining industry in)

Mine (woodcut)
8672862 Mine (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine. Illustration from Geschichte der Deutschen Kultur)

Machine for raising rock out of the pit of a diamond mine, South Africa (litho)
8663724 Machine for raising rock out of the pit of a diamond mine, South Africa (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Colliery (colour litho)
8651364 A Colliery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colliery. Illustration for The Graphic Object Reader)

The Solidarity of Labour : Factory worker, locked out because of lack of coal
527890 The Solidarity of Labour : Factory worker, locked out because of lack of coal, telling a miner that he holds the key for all workplaces to open again

Engraving depicting miners descending to the working level in a lead mine in the Harz Mountains, Germany, 19th century
5309174 Engraving depicting miners descending to the working level in a lead mine in the Harz Mountains, Germany, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work
5309172 Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work)

Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900 (chromoo)
2636210 Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900 (chromoo; Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900); Photo © CCI

Stone: from the quarry to the sculptor workshop, early 20th century (chromo)
1790139 Stone: from the quarry to the sculptor workshop, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the stone trade in France, from the quarry to the sculptor workshop)

Coal cutting machine on rails, 1880 (engraving)
864509 Coal cutting machine on rails, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal cutting machine on rails, powered by compressed air produced by a steam engine at the pithead)

In the Gypsum mine at Mountfield, Sussex (b/w photo)
8675997 In the Gypsum mine at Mountfield, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Gypsum mine at Mountfield, Sussex)

Christmas in Australia (engraving)
8676635 Christmas in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Australia)

Miners working in the gypsum mine, Mountfield, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676051 Miners working in the gypsum mine, Mountfield, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners working in the gypsum mine, Mountfield)

Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1872 (litho)
8663727 Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1872 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the Kimberley Diamond Mine, South Africa, 1872)

Prospecting (woodcut)
8663778 Prospecting (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospecting. From De Re Metallica, by Georgius Agricola, 1556)

Mining (woodcut)
8663753 Mining (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining. From De Re Metallica, by Georgius Agricola, 1557)

"Oliver" Asks for More (litho)
8655431 "Oliver" Asks for More (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Oliver" Asks for More, 1920)

Miners prospecting (engraving)
8644015 Miners prospecting (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners prospecting)

Rising of the Peasants of Dalecarlia, 1434 (litho)
8661326 Rising of the Peasants of Dalecarlia, 1434 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rising of the Peasants of Dalecarlia, 1434)

Miller, Mill-stone, Miner, Minnow, Minstrels, Mirror, Mitre, Mitre, Money, Monkey, Mortar, Mortise (engraving)
8650061 Miller, Mill-stone, Miner, Minnow, Minstrels, Mirror, Mitre, Mitre, Money, Monkey, Mortar, Mortise (engraving) by German School

Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet
5309082 Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet)

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the Lives of Miners" Coal miners in shaft lift, South Wales: Descending into darkness, these brave souls embark on a treacherous journey to extract black gold from deep within the earth. Miners working at the coalface, South Wales: Covered in soot and sweat, their unwavering determination fuels their tireless efforts as they chip away at solid rock to provide energy for countless lives. Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th July 1894: Amidst rugged cliffs and crashing waves, Cornish miners risk life and limb to harvest valuable minerals that shape industries far beyond their coastal haven. Captain Tom Gundry, champion Cornish wrestler. Probably early 1880s: Strong both underground and above it; this formidable miner showcases his prowess not only in wrestling rings but also amidst the grueling conditions of mining life. Richard Arthur (Dicky Nine Lives), Edwyn Vincent (1858-1919): These names echo through history as tales of resilience and survival; miners who defied death time after time while delving into perilous depths beneath our feet. South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1892: A hive of activity where men toil relentlessly against nature's forces; each swing of their pickaxe brings them closer to uncovering precious minerals that fuel progress. Markham Colliery Mining Disaster - Remembering Tragedy & Heroism: In a somber moment etched forever in memory, we honor those who lost their lives while pursuing an honest day's work deep within the bowels of Mother Earth. Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine: With muscles strained and lungs filled with dust-laden air, these resilient workers tirelessly load trucks with coal—fueling the world's hunger for energy.