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Canvas Print : Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington. 2nd March 1951
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Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington. 2nd March 1951
Kemsley
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21797865
© Mirrorpix
1951 Coal Mining Colliery Mine Nobody
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with this stunning Canvas Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Featuring the iconic Woodhorn Colliery in Ashington, captured in a black and white photograph taken on 2nd March 1951 by Kemsley. This high-quality Canvas Print brings history to life, adding depth and texture to any room in your home. The vibrant colors and detailed imagery will transport you back to a bygone era, making it a perfect conversation starter and a cherished addition to your decor. Order now and relive the rich history of Woodhorn Colliery through this beautiful piece of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the heart of industrial Britain in the 1950s. The image showcases Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington, on a chilly day in March 1951. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are transported to a time when coal mining was at its peak and played an integral role in powering the nation. The colliery stands tall against the backdrop of a cloudy sky, exuding an air of strength and resilience. Its towering structures dominate the landscape, symbolizing both progress and hardship. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the tireless efforts made by countless miners who risked their lives daily to extract this vital resource from deep within the earth. The absence of people in this picture allows us to focus solely on the magnitude of Woodhorn Colliery itself. We can almost hear echoes of machinery rumbling underground as it relentlessly churns out coal that fueled homes, factories, and locomotives across Britain. Kemsley's masterful composition captures every intricate detail with precision - from the imposing pithead gear to rows of neatly stacked carts waiting for their next load. This print is not just an artistic representation; it is a testament to an era defined by hard work, determination, and sacrifice. As we admire this piece from Memory Lane Prints today, let us reflect on how far our society has progressed since those industrious days while acknowledging the debt owed to those who labored tirelessly beneath our feet.
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