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Two miners in a narrow coal seam, South Wales
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Two miners in a narrow coal seam, South Wales
Two miners, one of them quite young, working in a narrow coal seam in a mine in South Wales
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Coal Colliery Digging Jones Kneeling Mine Miner Miners Mining Narrow Restricted Screw Seam Space Turning Worker
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of two coal miners, one young and the other with weathered features, toiling in the narrow coal seam of a South Wales colliery during the height of the industrial revolution. The cramped and claustrophobic conditions of the mine are evident in the low ceiling and the restricted space between the miners and the coal seam. The young miner, identified as Jones, kneels in the foreground, turning a screw to secure a timber prop, ensuring the safety of the mine's walls. His older counterpart, focused intently on his task, leans against a wooden support, his expression etched with the physical and emotional toll of years spent in the pit. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of coal mining in Wales during the late 19th or early 20th century. The class divide is palpable, with the miners' worn clothing and the rudimentary equipment contrasting sharply with the wealth and progress being made in other industries. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the working class during the industrial age.
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