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Repairing pit props, Plas y Coed Level, South Wales
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Repairing pit props, Plas y Coed Level, South Wales
A miner repairing pit props in the Plas y Coed Level, South Wales
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Co Ed Coal Colliery Conditions Cutting Dirty Jones Level Mine Miner Miners Mining Plas Prop Props Repair Repairing Repairs Support Supports Timber Track Tracks Worker
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the raw and unforgiving reality of coal mining in South Wales during the early 20th century. The image, titled "Repairing pit props, Plas y Coed Level, South Wales," depicts a miner diligently working to repair damaged wooden props that support the tracks and ceilings of the coal mine. The miner, identified as Jones, is seen focused intently on his task, his weathered face etched with the marks of hard labor and the grime of the coal dust that permeates the mine. The pit props, essential for maintaining the safety and stability of the mine, have been worn down by the relentless weight of the earth above and the constant pressure of the coal extraction process. With an axe in hand, Jones meticulously cuts away the decayed wood and prepares the props for new repairs. The worn timbers, splintered and weathered, lie discarded in the background, a testament to the constant cycle of wear and repair that defined the life of a coal miner in this era. The photograph, taken in 1915, offers a glimpse into the harsh and unforgiving conditions faced by the miners of Plas y Coed Level, a coal mine located in South Wales. The image is a poignant reminder of the physical labor and dedication required to extract the coal that powered the industrial revolution and fueled the economic growth of the time. The photograph's historical significance lies in its ability to capture the human element of the coal mining industry, revealing the faces and stories of the men and women who toiled in the mines to provide for their families and contribute to the larger industrial machine.
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