Coal Collection (page 9)

Women climbing ladders to carry coal up a mineshaft, Scotland, in early 19th century
530410 Women climbing ladders to carry coal up a mineshaft, Scotland, in early 19th century. London, 1865 (wood engraving from L)

Charcoal carriers fight in front of a drink flow, a woman tries to separate them
FLO4718580 Charcoal carriers fight in front of a drink flow, a woman tries to separate them, under the gaze of an oyster flicker - Eau forte from an illustration by Victor Auver

Davy lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) in 1815
XND75967 Davy lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) in 1815; Private Collection; out of copyright.

Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)
3434772 Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)

Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, 1880 (engraving)
864510 Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Flooding at Tynewydd Colliery, Rhondda Valley, Wales, 11 April 1877)

Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. C. D. Shanly

Still Life with Geometric Models, 1879. Creator: Hammershøi, Vilhelm (1864-1916)
Still Life with Geometric Models, 1879. Private Collection

The Fireball
Cicek Kiral

wood to charcoal
Zühdü Bilgin

Coal Carriers - 6243
Garik

Coal Carriers - 9906
Garik

Earth Resources
Pawel Pacholec

F
Giovanni Cavalli

The crazy carnival of Ovodda
Giovanni Cavalli

Unloading coal
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

Sunset over the mine. Russian coal mining town Barentsburg at fjord Gronfjorden. The coal mine is still in operation. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

Harbor area. Russian coal mining town Barentsburg at fjord Gronfjorden. The coal mine is still in operation. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

Bust of Lenin. Russian coal mining town Barentsburg at fjord Gronfjorden. The coal mine is still in operation. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard. (Editorial Use Only)

Bust of Lenin. Russian coal mining town Barentsburg at fjord Gronfjorden. The coal mine is still in operation. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard. (Editorial Use Only)

Bust of Lenin. Russian coal mining town Barentsburg at fjord Gronfjorden. The coal mine is still in operation. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard. (Editorial Use Only)

The Russian orthodox church. Russian coal mining town Barentsburg at fjord Gronfjorden. The coal mine is still in operation. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

Gold digger train
Hubert Bichler

charcoal
durmusceylan

100 years of life
Pavol Stranak

Charcoal factory III
Adrian Popan

Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, [London], 1858. The vessels were the brig Ocean, of Shoreham, bound to Swansea, with a cargo of copper ore, and the collier brig Lustre

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Finnois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Finnois, c1797

Interior of a Copper Foundry in Falun, 1781. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Interior of a Copper Foundry in Falun, 1781

A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of Winter, c.1644-c.1648

Labourers pulling a heavy cart on Jacob van Lennepkade, Amsterdam, 1900. Creator: George Hendrik Breitner
Labourers pulling a heavy cart on Jacob van Lennepkade, Amsterdam, 1900

Fire and Light (A Girl Places a Candle in a Lantern and a Boy Blows on the Coals... 1690-1706)
Fire and Light (A Girl Places a Candle in a Lantern and a Boy Blows on the Coals in a Chafing-Dish), 1690-1706. Attributed to Godfried Schalcken

U.S.S. Massachusetts, fire room, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, fire room, between 1896 and 1901

Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. It was calculated by those accustomed to estimate numbers of people congregated together that 50

The Running Down of the Brigantine "Virtue" by the "Resolute" Transport, in Kingstown Harbour, 1856. It appears that the transport screw-steam-ship Resolute...arrived in Kingstown

Life's Eventide, 1863. Creator: August Allebe
Life's Eventide, 1863. An old woman emerges from a basement apartment holding a steaming kettle and a ceramic bowl with hot coals

Anchor Line docks and Penna. R.R. [Pennsylvania Railroad] coal & ore docks, Erie, Pa. ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Anchor Line docks and Penna. R.R. [Pennsylvania Railroad] coal & ore docks, Erie, Pa. ca 1900

Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Coal dumping plant, Conneaut, Ohio, ca 1900

Unloading ore at Conneaut, Ohio, Brown conveying hoists, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Unloading ore at Conneaut, Ohio, Brown conveying hoists, ca 1900

Coal dumping machine, Ashtabula, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Coal dumping machine, Ashtabula, Ohio, ca 1900

Dumping a car, Ellsworth coal chutes, Cleveland, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Dumping a car, Ellsworth coal chutes, Cleveland, ca 1900

Dumping a car, Ellsworth coal chutes, Cleveland, Ohio, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Dumping a car, Ellsworth coal chutes, Cleveland, Ohio, c1901

Sketch for the church of Saint-Laurent : St Laurence's martyrdom, c.1817. Creator: Pierre-Félix Trézel
Sketch for the church of Saint-Laurent : St Laurence's martyrdom, c.1817. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Laurent : Saint Laurent conduit au martyre)

Coaling Stations in the East; HMS"Nelson" and the French man-o-war "Decres", 1890
'Coaling Stations in the East; HMS"Nelson" and the French man-o-war "Decres" Taking Coals on board from the beach in the Island of Timor, 1890. From "The Graphic

A Collier on the Thames, 1854. Creator: Unknown
A Collier on the Thames, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Coal Grate for Fireplace, 1937. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Coal Grate for Fireplace, 1937

Mouth of the Harton Coal-Pit, South Shields, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Mouth of the Harton Coal-Pit, South Shields, 1854. Mr. Airy['s] grand object was to arrive at the weight of our globe...it being necessary to know this before we can proceed to determine

Shanghae, from an original sketch, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Shanghae, from an original sketch, 1854. British ships at Shanghai in China. Its fine climate, fertile soil, commanding position, rising wealth and commerce

Entrance to the Coal-Mine of Heraclea, on the Black Sea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Coal-Mine of Heraclea, on the Black Sea, 1854. Fuel for allied ships during the Crimean War. The new system of steam-warfare demands an immediate supply of coal...the coal-pits of

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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.