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Alfred Gee, one-man coal mine, Cheshire - 3
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 Alfred Gee at work in his one-man coal drift mine located in the picturesque county of Cheshire, England, during the 1970s. The image offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a coal miner during this era, a time when the industry was undergoing significant changes. Alfred, with his unprotected face and worn expression, concentrates intently on his task, using only a carbide (acetylene) lamp to illuminate the dark and dusty mine. The lamp, suspended from a makeshift headband, casts an eerie glow on the coal-covered walls, while a cloud of fine dust particles hangs in the air. In his hands, Alfred holds a pick and a shovel, tools that have been the staple of coal mining for generations. The mine, a small drift, is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the miner, who worked alone, extracting coal from the earth with minimal equipment and support. The photograph, taken in 1971, is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of coal mining during this period. The absence of a miner's helmet in the image underscores the risks and dangers that miners faced every day, as they toiled to extract the valuable resource that fueled the industrial revolution and powered the nation. This photograph is an important historical document, providing a glimpse into a bygone era and offering a poignant tribute to the men and women who worked in the coal mines of Cheshire and beyond. It is a reminder of the sacrifices they made and the invaluable role they played in shaping the modern world.
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