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Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 1
Alfred Gee working his one-man coal drift mine in Cheshire, England. Mr Gee did not wear a miners helmet, and used a carbide (acetylene) lamp in the mine Date: 1971
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1971 Acetylene Cheshire Coal Digging Drift Dust Lamp Mine Miner Mining Pick Shovel Carbide
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and grit of Alfred Gee as he works his one-man coal drift mine in the rural countryside of Cheshire, England, in 1971. The image presents a poignant snapshot of the 1970s coal mining industry, a time when small-scale, individual mining operations were still common in certain regions. Alfred, dressed in a simple work shirt and trousers, is seen intently focusing on his task, his face etched with the telltale signs of long hours spent in the dark, dusty mine. He holds a carbide (acetylene) lamp in his left hand, its flickering light illuminating the narrow, cramped space around him. In his right hand, he wields a pick and shovel, the tools of his trade, as he digs deep into the coal seam. Despite the lack of a miner's helmet, Alfred's face is exposed to the coal dust and other hazards of the mine. The photograph captures the raw, unfiltered reality of the coal mining industry during this period, providing a powerful reminder of the physical and emotional toll that such labor took on miners and their families. The coal drift mine, a type of shallow, horizontal coal mine, is a testament to Alfred's resourcefulness and self-sufficiency. The image invites us to reflect on the resilience and ingenuity of individuals like Alfred, who, against all odds, continued to extract coal from the earth to provide for their communities and contribute to the national economy. This photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a rare glimpse into the daily life of a coal miner during the 1970s. It is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the larger narrative of the coal mining industry and the broader social and economic changes that were taking place during this period.
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