Miners Helmet Collection
Step back in time and explore the world of mining through these captivating images
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Step back in time and explore the world of mining through these captivating images. A miner at a fairground in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, 1955, dons his helmet, a symbol of dedication and hard work, as he takes a break from the pit. The Miner's Pick (chromolitho) from the same era showcases the tools of the trade. Fast forward to 1967, and we find pit ponies toiling alongside coal miners in South Yorkshire, as depicted in Michael Walters' artwork. Communication with the surface was crucial, as seen in this photograph of a miner from Bevercotes Colliery, Nottinghamshire. Delve deeper into the past with a Visit to a Durham Pit from 1936, and witness the harsh realities of mining in the 19th century through a miner working a narrow seam around 1864. Tragedies, such as the mine collapse in Aniche, France, in 1900, serve as grim reminders of the risks miners faced. Yet, even leaders like Felix Faure, President of the Republic, felt the need to experience the conditions of the mines at Lens in 1898.