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Fine Art Print : Balloting for the coal strike, Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury, January 1912, (c1920). Artist: Topical Press Agency
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Balloting for the coal strike, Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury, January 1912, (c1920). Artist: Topical Press Agency
Balloting for the coal strike, Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury, near Manchester, January 1912, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
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Ballot Box Coal Coal Industry Coal Miner Coal Mining Colliery Dirt Dirty Fuel Hutchinson Miner Mining Strike Topical Press Agency Vote Voting Walter Walter Hutchinson Yorkshire
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Balloting for the coal strike, Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury, near Manchester, January 1912," is a poignant snapshot of history. Created by the Topical Press Agency and artist Walter Hutchinson around 1920, this print is taken from the "Story of the British Nation, Volume IV." Witness the raw emotion and determination of the coal miners as they cast their votes during a pivotal moment in labor history. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.9cm (21" x 12.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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Balloting for the Coal Strike - A Glimpse into the Turbulent Times of British Mining
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by the renowned Topical Press Agency in 1920, takes us back to a significant moment in British history. The image depicts a scene at Wheatsheaf Colliery in Pendlebury, near Manchester, during January 1912. As coal miners and their families gather around a ballot box, tension fills the air as they exercise their democratic right to vote on whether to proceed with a strike. The photograph offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of these hardworking individuals who endured grueling conditions in pursuit of livelihoods within Britain's booming coal industry. Covered in layers of coal dust and wearing headgear that symbolizes their occupation, men and boys stand side by side with determination etched upon their faces. Amongst them is a young child whose presence reminds us that even at such tender ages, children were often thrust into adult responsibilities due to economic necessity. This poignant portrayal highlights not only the physical toll mining took on individuals but also sheds light on political activism within working-class communities during this era. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those tumultuous times. It prompts us to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave miners and encourages us to appreciate our modern comforts while acknowledging the struggles faced by those who came before us.
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