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Poster Print : Miners and owner, Hook Colliery, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
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Miners and owner, Hook Colliery, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A group of men at Hook Colliery, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. They are the current shift of miners plus the owner, standing near a wooden headframe connected to a mineshaft
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Coal Colliery Conditions Haverfordwest Hook Labour Manual Mine Miners Mining Pembrokeshire Shaft Shift Timber Mine Shaft Owner
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history of coal mining in South Wales with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a group of hardworking miners and their proud owner at Hook Colliery in Pembrokeshire. The authentic scene features the men of the current shift, along with their leader, standing near a wooden headframe connected to a mineshaft. Bring the tales of the past into your home or office with this evocative and intriguing poster print. A perfect addition to any room, it's a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the industrial heritage of South Wales.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Hook Colliery, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, during the late 1890s. The image depicts a group of hardworking miners, dressed in their heavy coalsmith attire, standing alongside their owner, as they gather around a wooden headframe connected to a mineshaft. The owner, dressed in a sharp suit and hat, stands proudly among his workers, exuding an air of authority and wealth. The scene is reminiscent of the Victorian era, with the timber headframe and mine shaft evoking the harsh and manual conditions of coal mining during this period. The men, huddled together, appear weary but determined, their faces etched with the physical toll of their labor. The wooden headframe, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time, stands tall and strong, connecting the miners to the depths of the earth below. The photograph offers a glimpse into the class divide of the late 19th century, with the owner standing apart from his workers, yet reliant on their labor to fuel his prosperity. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the long and arduous hours spent by the miners in the dark, damp conditions of the coal mines, in pursuit of a livelihood that would support their families and communities. This photograph is an invaluable historical document, providing insight into the lives of the miners and their owners during a pivotal era in Welsh and British history. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the coal industry and the enduring bond between the men who toiled in the mines and those who profited from their labor.
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