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Dinner given by Frances Marchioness of Londonderry to Pitmen, on Chilton Moor, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Dinner given by Frances Marchioness of Londonderry to Pitmen, on Chilton Moor, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Dinner given by Frances Marchioness of Londonderry to Pitmen, on Chilton Moor, 1856. A great festal meeting at a coalmine between Sunderland and Seaham in the north of England. Chilton was...the largest colliery property in England in the hands of one individual...Producing an average approaching one million tons of coal per annum...a finer body of men than those 3000 sturdy pitmen who turned out at the bidding of their noble mistress could not have been assembled in any agricultural or manufacturing district in the kingdom...The walls were hung with coloured drapery...there were thirty tables...each affording seats for ninety men [who sat beneath] banners inscribed with the names of their respective pits...The Marchioness rose...and proceeded with emphasis and marked feeling to address the meeting...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph print, created in the mid-19th century, depicts a remarkable event that took place on Chilton Moor, between Sunderland and Seaham in the north of England. The scene captures a 'great festal meeting' at a coalmine, where Frances Anne Vane, Marchioness of Londonderry, extended a gracious invitation to over 3000 pitmen. The coalmine, which was the largest colliery property in England under the ownership of one individual, produced an impressive average of one million tons of coal per annum. The walls of the banqueting hall were adorned with vibrant drapery, and thirty tables were set up, each accommodating ninety men. Banners inscribed with the names of their respective pits hung above the tables, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. As the pitmen took their seats, the Marchioness rose to address the gathering with emphasis and marked feeling. The room was filled with a palpable sense of camaraderie and appreciation for the noblewoman's gesture. The tables were laden with an abundant spread of food, and the atmosphere was filled with the warm glow of candles and the sound of laughter and conversation. The men, dressed in their work clothes, sat proudly beneath the banners, their faces reflecting a sense of pride and gratitude. The Marchioness of Londonderry's reception of the pitmen was a testament to the unique relationship between the coal mining industry and the community that sustained it. This evocative image, taken from the 'Illustrated London News' in 1856, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the lives of the pitmen and their noble benefactor.
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