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Opencast mining JLP01_08_000355
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Opencast mining JLP01_08_000355
A view of an unidentified opencast coal mine with Laing excavators extracting coal in the foreground.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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Media ID 24017281
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1940s Industry Mining Opencast
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This print from Historic England's Archive takes us back in time to the 1940s, offering a glimpse into the world of opencast mining. The image showcases an unidentified opencast coal mine, where Laing excavators tirelessly extract precious coal from the earth's depths. The foreground is dominated by these impressive machines, their mechanical arms reaching out to grasp and haul chunks of coal with unwavering determination. Their presence serves as a testament to human ingenuity and industry, as they work tirelessly against a backdrop of rugged terrain. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, it becomes evident that this image holds more significance than meets the eye. It was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20. This collaboration aimed to shed light on important aspects of our industrial heritage and celebrate those who played pivotal roles in shaping our nation. Through this photograph, we are transported not only to a specific moment in time but also reminded of the immense impact that mining has had on communities and economies throughout history. It stands as a tribute to all those who labored relentlessly underground or above ground, contributing their skills and dedication towards powering progress. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive for preserving this remarkable piece of our past – an enduring reminder of how far we have come while honoring those who paved the way for future generations.
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