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Wigan Junction Colliery Pit Brow Lasses
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Wigan Junction Colliery Pit Brow Lasses
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Brow Coal Colliery Junction Lasses Mine Mining Wigan
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This vintage lantern slide captures a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Wigan Junction Colliery Pit Brow Lasses. These hardworking women were an integral part of the coal mining industry in Victorian and Edwardian England, toiling away at the pit brow sorting coal and performing various other tasks essential to keeping the mine running smoothly.
The image showcases these women dressed in their traditional work attire, complete with aprons and headscarves, as they pose for the camera. Their faces are weathered from long hours spent underground, yet there is a sense of pride and determination in their expressions that speaks volumes about their resilience and strength.
The backdrop of the colliery adds an air of authenticity to the scene, transporting viewers back in time to a bygone era when coal mining was a way of life for many working-class families. The black-and-white tones further enhance the historical significance of this photograph, capturing a moment frozen in time that serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those who labored in Britain's mines.
Overall, this print from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection is not just a stunning visual representation but also a poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of industrial Britain – the Pit Brow Lasses whose contributions helped fuel the nation's progress.
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