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Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
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Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. This photograph shows the upcast ascent gear at Markham main colliery in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, during refurbishment work in 1956. During the Miners Strike in the early 1980s, there were violent clashes between strikers and police and the Battle of Markham Main is a reminder of more unsettled times. The site became home to a smart new housing development after the pit closed in 1996
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1950s Armthorpe Coal Industry Coal Mine Coal Mining Colliery Doncaster Fifties Michael Michael Walters Mine Mining Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Pit Head Pithead South Yorkshire Walters Winding Gear
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This photograph, taken by artist Michael Walters in 1956, transports us to the heart of Markham Main Colliery in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The image showcases the upcast ascent gear during refurbishment work at this historic coal mine. As we delve into its history, we are reminded of the tumultuous events that unfolded here during the Miners Strike of the early 1980s. Violent clashes between striking miners and police took place, culminating in what became known as the Battle of Markham Main—a poignant reminder of more unsettled times. Fast forward to 1996 when this once thriving pit closed its doors for good. However, from its ashes emerged a beacon of transformation: a smart new housing development now stands proudly on this very site. This print serves as a powerful testament to both the industrial heritage that shaped communities like Armthorpe and Doncaster and their ability to adapt and evolve with changing times. Walters' monochrome masterpiece captures not only an era but also our collective memory—of hardworking miners descending into darkness each day to fuel Britain's progress. It symbolizes an entire industry that defined an era while leaving behind lasting imprints on landscapes and lives alike.
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