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Miner at coal face -3
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Miner at coal face -3
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, specifically at the Acres Nook private coal mine located near Kidsgrove in Staffordshire, England. The coal mine, which closed in 1991, was a part of the larger coalfield that had fueled the industrial revolution in Britain. At the coalface, a miner is deeply concentrated on his task, shoveling coal into a cart with a determined look on his face. The coal dust coats his face and clothes, a testament to the toil and grime that came with the job. The dimly lit coal face, with its rough-hewn walls and the distant glimmer of other miners working in the background, adds to the sense of isolation and hard labor. Coal mining was a crucial industry during the 1990s, providing a significant portion of the world's fossil fuel needs. However, it came with a heavy price, as miners like the one in this photograph endured long hours, dangerous conditions, and the constant threat of accidents. The coal mining industry was a symbol of the industrial might of Britain, but it also represented the human cost of progress. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, a time when coal mining was a way of life for many communities in the UK. It is a powerful visual representation of the toil, grime, and determination that defined the lives of coal miners in the 1990s.
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