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"Unearthing the Riches

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Coal Collection: Unloading coal at Lamlash Old Pier, Isle of Arran, Scotland
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Coal Collection: Grain elevator along railroad yard, North Platte, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Coal Collection: Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another (colour litho)
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Coal Collection: The Pits of St. Pierre & St. Paul at Le Creusot, 1866 (ink and gouache on paper)
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Coal Collection: Advert, Lochside Coal & Fireclay Co, Townhill, Dunfermline
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Coal Collection: Miners at Langley Park Colliery on their way to work stop for a glance at their record
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Coal Collection: Coal workers William Watson, of Cramlington, and Brian Hogg, of Annitsford
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Coal Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York - Durham Colliery visit
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Coal Collection: Collieries, c1805
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Coal Collection: Underground scene in a coal mine in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area of England, 1823
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Coal Collection: Observed of all observers by Alfred Leete
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Coal Collection: Industrial Revolution. England. Mining
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Coal Collection: Advertisement: Oxcroft Coal by E. A. Stevenson, No. 141 Norfolk Street
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Coal Collection: City of Truro green steam engine
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Coal Collection: Fores Contrasts: The Driver of 1832, The Driver of 1852, engraved by John Harris
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Coal Collection: Historic coal mining stream train in tundra, Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August
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Coal Collection: Fossil trees in coal mine
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Coal Collection: Unemployed miners, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd
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Coal Collection: Alfred Onions, Welsh Labour MP
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Coal Collection: Aerial view, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
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Coal Collection: Winding man, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
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Coal Collection: Man under coal weighing machine, Llanerch Colliery
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Coal Collection: Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
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Coal Collection: The General Strike - Government leaders
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Coal Collection: Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
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Coal Collection: Coal Mine Machinery
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Coal Collection: Govan Ironworks, Glasgow
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Coal Collection: Coal / Pit Ponies / 1907
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Coal Collection: Great Central Express
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Coal Collection: COAL GOING UP / 1910
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Coal Collection: At the Coal Face / 1842
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Coal Collection: 1837 / COAL MINE
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Coal Collection: Clay Cross Miners
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Coal Collection: Work in a Coal Mine
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Coal Collection: Coal (engraving)
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Coal Collection: Woolwich Power Station, SE London
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Coal Collection: Stallion coal car engine, 1822
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Coal Collection: Colliery (engraving)
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Coal Collection: A Welsh coal mine (litho)
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Coal Collection: The Coal Miners Strike, the Inhabitants of Streethouse, near Castleford
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Coal Collection: A Pit Pony at Work (engraving)
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Coal Collection: The Bucket Wheel Reclaimer, at Aberthaw power station. 28th May 1968
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Coal Collection: Murton Colliery silhouetted against a night sky
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Coal Collection: Owing to the diminishing coal supplies and bad weather, deliveries of coal to
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Coal Collection: A sad moment as miners for the last time hang up their lampsat the doomed Silksworth
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Coal Collection: The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
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Coal Collection: The Landore Siemens steel works, c1880
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Coal Collection: Charging a modern blast furnace, Govan Iron Works, Glasgow, c1880. Artist: WD Scott-Moncrieff


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"Unearthing the Riches: A Journey Through Coal's Legacy" Step back in time and witness the indomitable spirit miners as they ascend from the depths of South Wales' shaft lifts. Their unwavering determination fueled an entire industry, shaping towns like Sheffield into bustling hubs of progress. In 1797, W. Fairbank meticulously mapped out Sheffield's intricate layout, showcasing how coal became intertwined with its very foundations. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this plan serves as a testament to the pivotal role that coal played in shaping Yorkshire's history. Venturing further underground, we find ourselves amidst the grit and sweat of miners working at the coalface in South Wales. These brave souls risked their lives daily to extract this black gold that powered nations and illuminated countless homes. Amidst World War I chaos, Wrights Coal Tar Soap emerged as a symbol of resilience and hygiene for soldiers on the frontlines. Its medicinal properties provided solace amidst adversity – a small reminder of home during tumultuous times. The bond between miner and canary was one forged by necessity; these feathered companions acted as silent sentinels against invisible dangers lurking within mineshafts. Their sacrifice saved countless lives, serving as a poignant reminder of both fragility and strength. As dawn breaks over mining communities across Britain, we witness miners coming to work with steely resolve etched upon their faces. Each day brought forth new challenges but also camaraderie born from shared experiences deep within Gelli coalmine in Rhondda Valley. Traveling back through time to England's industrial revolution in the 1850s reveals towering collieries dotting landscapes – symbols of progress amid soot-stained skies. These structures stood tall as testaments to human ingenuity harnessed for economic growth. Durham Miners Gala stands proud among traditions celebrating mining heritage; The Easington miners lodge banner unfurls, carrying the hopes and dreams of generations past.