Mine Shaft Collection (page 2)

Mine shaft behind the Great Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man, crown dependency of the United Kingdom, Europe

Coal mine showing two shafts, coal miners lift, and lift to transport coal to surface, diagram

Illustration of miner holding safety lamp in 19th century mine shaft

Tunnel with abandoned railtracks at historic sulfur mine, Milos, Greece
Tunnel with abandoned railtracks at historic Paliorema (alt. spelling Paleorema) sulfur mine, Milos, Greece

A boy and girl being wound up a mine shaft, illustration printed in the Westminster
XJF294077 A boy and girl being wound up a mine shaft, illustration printed in the Westminster Review, July 1842 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

In the Coal Mine, Illustration from A History of Coal, Coke, Coalfields
XJF294075 In the Coal Mine, Illustration from A History of Coal, Coke, Coalfields and Iron Manufacture in Northern England by W.Fordyce, published in 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Women at Work in a Coal Mine (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294074 Women at Work in a Coal Mine (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pits at Gentilly in the Snow, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR194775 Pits at Gentilly in the Snow, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Melle, Leon Auguste (1816-89); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: Carrieres de Gentilly sous la Neige; ); French

GERMANY, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Ruhr Basin, Essen. World Heritage Zollverein former coal mine
Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Ruhr Basin, Essen. World Heritage Zollverein former coal mine, Shaft 12

TELEPHONE CABLES, 1891. Cable shaft leading into the terminal room at the Spring Street Exchange. The telephone in New York City. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1891

VICTORIA & ALBERT, 1846. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visiting an iron mine in Cornwall, England, September 1846. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEVADA SILVER MINE, c1880. Prospectors at work in a Nevada silver mine. Wood engraving, c1880

Miners - Ironwood, Michigan - Lowered into pit. Date: circa 1910s

Two soldiers in a trench during WW1
Two soldiers in a trench during the First World War. The officer, new at his job, is asking whether the enemy are very close

Mining safety cage, 19th century
Mining safety cage. 19th-century artwork of the safety cage developed by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine (1810-1877) in 1849. The cage contains coal being lifted to the surface from a coal mine

Artists impression of a colliery explosion
An artists impression of a colliery explosion caused by firedamp, used in lectures on mining, taken from the Illustrated London News

Managers of Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
The General Manager and Manager of Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales, photographed in a mineshaft

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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey into the World of Mine Shafts" Step back in time to 1862, as we venture into the interior of a coal mine. The Hook Colliery in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, witnessed countless miners and their dedicated owner working tirelessly to extract precious resources from deep within the earth. In this captivating image, Bevin Boys stand on the cusp of an exhilarating adventure. Their faces radiate with keen anticipation as they prepare to descend into the depths of darkness, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. Fast forward to the 1960s, where weary miners emerge from underground after a grueling day at the coal face. Covered in soot and sweat, their tired expressions tell tales of hard work and sacrifice for their families' livelihoods. Across borders and oceans lies Sala Silvergruva silver mine in Vastmanland, Sweden. Its grandeur captivates visitors who marvel at its rich history and impressive architecture—a testament to human ingenuity intertwined with nature's treasures. Traveling further back in time takes us to 1890 when ladies embarked on an unforgettable journey through Transvaal Gold Fields. This rare glimpse showcases their curiosity about gold mining—an industry that shaped nations and economies during those times. The words "Elle agonisait dans l'air d'asphyxie" (She was dying in suffocating air) echo through Germinal by Emile Zola—depicting both hardship and resilience experienced by miners worldwide. Such poignant illustrations remind us of sacrifices made beneath our feet for progress above ground. Engravings from De re metallica shed light on ancient knowledge passed down through generations—wisdom about metals that fueled innovation throughout history. These intricate engravings serve as a reminder that even centuries ago, humans were driven by curiosity towards understanding our planet's hidden treasures.