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Women Coal screeners with soot covering their faces at Lyme Pit in Lancashire coming off
Women Coal screeners with soot covering their faces at Lyme Pit in Lancashire coming off shift wash in the pithead showers
November 1948
Sunday Pictorial
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*2298201
Media ID 21493514
© Mirrorpix
Coal Hygiene Miners Mining Showering Washing
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring an iconic image of women coal screeners from Lyme Pit in Lancashire. Captured by the Sunday Pictorial in November 1948, this powerful photograph shows the women coming off shift, their faces covered in soot as they wash away the grime in the pithead showers. Add a touch of industrial history and nostalgia to your home or office with this authentic and captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse range.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant era in history, capturing the resilience and strength of women working as coal screeners at Lyme Pit in Lancashire. The image showcases their faces covered in soot, a stark reminder of the harsh conditions they endured daily. It is November 1948, and these remarkable women are seen coming off their shift, ready to wash away the grime that clings to them. The pithead showers stand as symbols of both practicality and dignity for these hardworking individuals. As they gather around the shower area, we witness an act of self-care amidst an industry known for its tough nature. The photograph beautifully captures this moment where hygiene becomes paramount after hours spent laboring underground. In this snapshot frozen in time, we glimpse into the lives of these unsung heroes who played a vital role in coal mining during the 1940s. Their determination shines through despite being overshadowed by their male counterparts. This powerful image serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit and dedication. Sunday Pictorial's lens has immortalized this poignant scene with utmost respect for those involved. Through this photo print, we are transported back to an era when coal was king and women fought against societal norms to contribute significantly within such demanding industries. Let us remember these brave souls who defied expectations while reminding ourselves of how far society has come since then – embracing equality and recognizing everyone's invaluable contributions regardless of gender or occupation.
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