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COAL GOING UP / 1910
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COAL GOING UP / 1910
Tubs of coal arrive at the bottom of the lift shaft, ready to be hauled up to the surface, at the Clay Cross mine at Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
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Arrive Bottom Chesterfield Clay Coal Derbyshire Hauled Lift Mine Mining Operations Ready Shaft Surface
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of coal mining at the Clay Cross mine in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, circa 1910. The image shows a series of tubs filled with coal, neatly lined up at the bottom of the lift shaft, waiting to be hauled up to the surface. The coal mining industry was a significant contributor to the economic growth of England during this period, and the scene depicted in this photograph offers a glimpse into the labor-intensive process that was essential to the extraction of this valuable resource. The coal mining operations at Clay Cross, which began in the late 18th century, were renowned for their extensive network of underground tunnels and shafts. The use of coal lifts, such as the one featured in this photograph, allowed for the efficient transportation of coal from the depths of the mine to the surface, where it could be transported to markets and power stations. Despite the impressive scale of the mining operations, conditions for the workers were often harsh and dangerous. Long hours, low wages, and the ever-present risk of injury or death from accidents were commonplace. The coal mining industry was also notorious for its impact on the health of workers, with respiratory diseases such as pneumoconiosis and silicosis being common afflictions. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and sacrifice that went into the extraction of coal, an essential fuel that powered the industrial revolution and shaped the modern world. The image also highlights the importance of the coal mining industry to the history and economy of Chesterfield and Derbyshire, and the significant role it played in the broader history of England.
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