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Premium Framed Print : Backworth Colliery early 1900s
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Backworth Colliery early 1900s
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Media ID 32352112
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Coal Collieries Colliery Mine Miner Miners Mining Northumberland Quarries Quarry Quarrying Slate Tyne Wear
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of life at Backworth Colliery in the early 1900s. The image showcases a group of miners hard at work, their faces smudged with coal dust as they toil away in the depths of the mine. The vintage lanterns hanging from their helmets provide a dim light in the darkness, illuminating the rugged walls of the pit.
The Edwardian era setting is evident in every detail - from the traditional clothing worn by the miners to the old-fashioned railway tracks that snake through the underground tunnels. The sheer magnitude of this industrial operation is staggering, with rows upon rows of men working tirelessly to extract coal from deep within the earth.
Backworth Colliery was a vital part of England's mining industry during this time, supplying much-needed fuel for homes and factories across Northumberland and beyond. The quarrying activities were relentless, with slate and tin also being extracted alongside coal.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when manual labor was grueling yet essential for society's progress. The grit and determination etched on these miners' faces serve as a reminder of their resilience in face of adversity. This photograph is not just a mere image - it is a window into an era long gone but never forgotten.
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