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Boy putters moving coal in a narrow seam, Lancashire, England, 1848
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Boy putters moving coal in a narrow seam, Lancashire, England, 1848
Boy putters moving coal in a narrow seam, Lancashire, England, 1848. From A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries by Matthias Dunn. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848)
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This powerful print captures a haunting scene from Lancashire, England in 1848. In the depths of a coal mine tunnel, we see young boys tirelessly pushing and pulling coal-filled trucks through the narrowest of seams. This image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children during the Industrial Revolution. The cramped conditions and claustrophobic atmosphere depicted here symbolize the exploitation and hardships endured by these young workers. The boy putters, barely old enough to be out of childhood, are forced into labor that should never have been their burden to bear. As we gaze upon this engraving from Matthias Dunn's A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries, our hearts ache for these innocent souls robbed of their youth. Their faces tell stories of resilience amidst adversity, as they navigate treacherous slopes with determination etched across their features. This photograph serves as a poignant testament to an era when child labor was rampant in Britain's coal industry. It reminds us that progress often comes at a great cost – one paid not only by those who toiled underground but also by society as a whole. Let this image serve as a call to action against exploitation in any form, reminding us that every child deserves an education instead of being condemned to such arduous work at such tender ages.
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