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Miner at coal face -1
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Miner at coal face -1
Coal miner working underground at the coalface of Acres Nook private coal mine, near, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire England. The mine closed in 1991. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990
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1990 1990s Acres Coal Digging Dust Fossil Fuel Grime Mine Miner Nineties Nook Private Shovel Shovelling Toil Toiling Coalfield
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This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of coal mining in the 1990s, as a miner toils at the coalface of Acres Nook private coal mine in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England. The coal mine, which closed in 1991, was a part of the larger coalfield that once dominated the region's industrial landscape. The miner, dressed in heavy protective gear, is shown in the dimly lit coal face, surrounded by the inescapable dust and grime of his labor-intensive work. With a shovel in hand, he digs deep into the coal seam, extracting the precious fossil fuel that powered the country's economy. The toil and sweat on his brow, the grime on his face, and the determination in his eyes, all speak volumes about the grueling conditions and the physical demands of coal mining. The 1990s, a decade marked by significant social and economic changes, saw the decline of traditional industries like coal mining. Acres Nook coal mine, like many others, was not immune to the forces of change. The closure of the mine marked the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and the indelible mark of coal on the region's history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of extracting fossil fuels, and the sacrifices made by miners and their families for the greater good. It is a powerful visual representation of the past, and a testament to the enduring spirit of those who labored in the coalfields of Staffordshire and beyond.
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