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Canvas Print : Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire
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Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire
Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire. 24th August 1937
Staff Preston
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21816604
© Mirrorpix
1937 Coal Mining Dirt Dirty Industry And Work Miners Mining Naked Nude Shower Showering Staffordshire Thirties Personal Hygiene West Midlands
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with this stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print, featuring the iconic image "Pit-head Bathes at Hamstead Colliery, South Staffordshire" by Staff Preston from Memory Lane Prints. Captured on 24th August 1937, this photograph beautifully portrays a moment in history where miners take a break from their daily toils, gathering for a communal bath in the colliery pond. The high-quality canvas print brings the rich history and character of this scene to life, making it a unique and captivating addition to any home or office space. With vibrant colors and sharp details, this print is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished piece of art for generations to come.
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1930s, capturing a significant moment in the history of coal mining. The image showcases pit-head baths at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire on August 24th, 1937. In this era of intense industrialization and hard labor, personal hygiene was often neglected due to harsh working conditions. The photograph reveals a group of men standing naked, their bodies covered in dirt from a long day's work underground. Their tired expressions hint at the physical toll that coal mining took on these brave miners. However, amidst this grime and exhaustion lies an important development - pit-head baths. These showers provided a much-needed opportunity for cleanliness after enduring hours of strenuous labor deep within the earth's bowels. This innovation not only improved personal hygiene but also played a crucial role in preventing diseases among workers. Located in England's West Midlands region, Hamstead Colliery stood as a testament to the United Kingdom's thriving coal industry during that time. The image serves as both an homage to these unsung heroes and a reminder of how far we have come since then. Preserved by Staff Preston through Memory Lane Prints, this print offers us a glimpse into an era defined by hard work and sacrifice while highlighting progress made towards better working conditions for future generations.
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