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Miners / Hauliers early 1900s
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Miners / Hauliers early 1900s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Step back in time with this evocative image from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, showcasing the daily life of miners and hauliers in the early 1900s. The photograph captures a moment in the coal mining industry during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, a period marked by hard labor and long hours. In the foreground, a miner, dressed in traditional working attire, is seen exiting a coal mine, likely carrying a lantern to light his way. The mine entrance, with its wooden doors and metal grating, looms ominously in the background. The image underscores the harsh realities of mining during this era, with the dark, cramped conditions and the constant danger of cave-ins and other accidents. Meanwhile, in the distance, a team of hauliers, or quarrymen, are busy at work in a quarry. They are shown loading heavy stones onto a cart, using ropes and pulleys to lift the rocks up and secure them in place. The quarrymen, too, are dressed in heavy work clothes, with protective goggles and hats to shield them from the elements and the flying debris. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these working-class men and their labor-intensive jobs, which were essential to the industrial economy of Wales and England during this period. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by miners and hauliers in the pursuit of resources that fueled the growth of industry and the modern world.
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