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Slag Heap. A vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery
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Slag Heap. A vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery
A vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery, in the Cannock Chase coalfield, 6th July 1946. Original Publication : Picture Post - 4111 - The Hungry Pit Of Norton Canes - pub. 1946 (Photo by Merlyn Severn/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Merlyn Severn
Media ID 11817798
© 2006 Getty Images
1940 1949 Fuel And Power Generation Heap Mine Workings Mining Cannock Chase Coalfield Picture Post Slag
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Slag Heap - A Glimpse into the Industrial Past
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. This print takes us back to a defining moment in history, capturing the haunting beauty of a vast slag heap at the Grove Colliery in the Cannock Chase coalfield. The year is 1946, and England's mining industry is at its peak, fueling both progress and hardship. Photographed by Merlyn Severn for Picture Post - renowned for their powerful visual storytelling - this image transports us to an era marked by grit and determination. The towering heap of discarded waste from coal mining stands as a testament to the tireless efforts of miners who toiled underground, extracting fuel that powered generations. The absence of people in this portrait format photograph allows us to focus solely on the awe-inspiring magnitude of this man-made landscape. Its vertical composition emphasizes its grandeur while evoking a sense of isolation and desolation. As we delve deeper into this archival gem, we are reminded not only of the industrial might that shaped our world but also of its environmental consequences. This image serves as a poignant reminder that progress often comes at a cost. Merlyn Severn's masterful capture invites contemplation about our reliance on fossil fuels and prompts reflection on how far we have come since those days. It reminds us that every piece of art has stories woven within it – stories waiting patiently for viewers like you to unlock them with curiosity and empathy.
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