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Miners working at the coalface, South Wales
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Miners working at the coalface, South Wales
Two miners, stripped to the waist, working at the coalface in a coal seam in South Wales
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Coal Coal Face Colliery Conditions Dirty Jones Lamp Lamps Mine Miner Miners Mining Pick Seam Stripped Tool Tools Waist Worker
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This evocative photograph captures the raw and grueling reality of coal mining in South Wales during the early 20th century. Two miners, stripped to the waist, are seen working diligently at the coalface, their sinewy bodies glistening with sweat and coal dust. The dimly lit coal seam stretches out before them, a seemingly endless expanse of darkness that they must penetrate with their pickaxes and lamp in hand. The miners, identified only as Jones and another unnamed worker, are focused intently on their task, their expressions etched with determination and grit. The harsh conditions of the colliery are evident in the worn tools, the dirt and grime that covers every surface, and the dim light cast by their lamps. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh working conditions endured by miners during this period. The class divide was stark, with miners and their families living in cramped and impoverished conditions, while the coal barons reaped the profits. The coal industry was a backbone of the Welsh economy, but it came at a great cost to the health and wellbeing of the workers. Despite the challenges, the miners continued to toil, driven by the need to provide for their families and contribute to the industrial powerhouse of South Wales. This photograph is a testament to their resilience and the indomitable spirit of the working class during a time of great social and economic change.
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