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Coal mining terraced houses at Tredegar, South Wales
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Coal mining terraced houses at Tredegar, South Wales
Rows of terraced, working class houses on a winter hillside in Tredegar, South Wales. First published in The Sunday Times in 1988.
1988
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1988 Coal Eighties Mining Rows Terraced Tredegar
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of a working-class mining community in Tredegar, South Wales, during the winter of 1988. The serried rows of terraced houses cling to the steep hillside, their red brick facades glowing faintly in the muted winter light. The scene is one of quiet determination and resilience, as the people of this village continue their daily lives amidst the backdrop of the coal mining industry that has long defined this region. The coal mines of South Wales have been a source of livelihood for generations, but the 1980s brought significant challenges to the industry and the communities it supported. This photograph, first published in The Sunday Times in 1988, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the working class families who called these terraced houses home. The winter landscape, with its bare trees and gray skies, serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of life in this mining village. Despite the challenges, the people of Tredegar have maintained a strong sense of community and pride in their heritage. The terraced houses, with their narrow streets and close-knit layout, have long been a symbol of the solidarity and support that has sustained this village through good times and bad. As the sun sets on the hillside, the red brick houses take on an almost romantic quality, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people who call this place home.
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