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Framed Print : Miner Ken Black clocking off the last underground shift at Bates Pit, Blyth in May 1986
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Miner Ken Black clocking off the last underground shift at Bates Pit, Blyth in May 1986
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Media ID 21481359
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Clocking Clocking In Clocking In Machine Clocking Out Shif Coal Coal Mining Colliery Helmets Miners Time Worker Clocking On Workers
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step into history with this captivating framed print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness a poignant moment as Miner Ken Black clocks off for the last time at Bates Pit, Blyth in May 1986. This evocative photograph encapsulates the spirit of the mining industry and the era, making it a perfect addition to any home or office. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a timeless design, ensuring that this cherished piece of history remains preserved and proudly displayed for generations to come.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Miner Ken Black bids farewell to an era as he clocks off the final underground shift at Bates Pit, Blyth in May 1986. This poignant photograph captures the end of an era for coal mining and the hardworking men who dedicated their lives to this demanding industry. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see Ken Black standing proudly with his fellow miners, all wearing their helmets and covered in coal dust. The clocking-in machine serves as a symbol of their daily routine, marking the beginning and end of each grueling shift. The year is 1986, a decade defined by its industrial decline and economic challenges. As Bates Pit closes its doors forever, it marks not only the loss of jobs but also the disappearance of a way of life that had sustained communities for generations. This image encapsulates both pride and nostalgia – pride in being part of a brotherhood that worked tirelessly to power our nation's progress; nostalgia for a time when collieries were bustling hubs filled with camaraderie and purpose. As Miner Ken Black walks away from his last underground shift, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by these brave workers who risked their lives daily to provide energy for countless homes. Their legacy will forever be etched into history books as they played an integral role in shaping our industrial landscape. This print from Memory Lane Prints allows us to reflect on how far we have come while honoring those who labored beneath our feet.
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