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Great Coal Strike, South Wales, 1921
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Great Coal Strike, South Wales, 1921
Great Coal Strike in South Wales, 1921 - pit head with shafts covered.
1921
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Action Coal Covered Fuel Mine Mining Shaft Shafts Strike Striking 1921 Pithead
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"Great Coal Strike, South Wales, 1921: A poignant image of the pit head with its shafts covered during the historic Great Coal Strike in South Wales, 1921. The coal miners of South Wales, led by the South Wales Miners' Federation, embarked on a prolonged industrial action in response to wage cuts and worsening working conditions. This photograph captures the mood of defiance and solidarity among the strikers, as they united to demand fair treatment from the coal mining companies. The covered shafts symbolize the collective power of the miners to bring the industry to a standstill, as they refused to work until their demands were met. The Great Coal Strike lasted for over six months, making it one of the longest and most significant industrial disputes in the history of the British coal mining industry. This image offers a glimpse into the social and economic struggles of the Welsh mining communities during the 1920s, a time of great change and upheaval in the coal industry and in the wider society." The Great Coal Strike in South Wales, 1921, was a pivotal moment in the history of the coal mining industry and the labor movement in Wales. This photograph captures the determination and resolve of the miners, who were willing to sacrifice their livelihoods to fight for fair wages and better working conditions. The covered shafts serve as a powerful reminder of the collective power of workers to bring about change, even in the face of significant opposition. This image offers a poignant and insightful look into the social and economic realities of the Welsh mining communities during the 1920s, a time of great change and upheaval in the coal industry and in the wider society.
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