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Silverwood Colliery, Dalton, Yorkshire
Silverwood Colliery, Dalton, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. Part of Dalton Main Collieries Ltd - Showing Colliery Railway Date: 1910
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Silverwood Colliery, Dalton, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, 1910" 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures the essence of Silverwood Colliery in Dalton, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, as it stood in the year 1910. Part of the Dalton Main Collieries Ltd, this coal mine was a significant contributor to the region's industrial heritage. The image showcases the colliery railway, an integral part of the coal mining process, which transported coal from the mine to various destinations. 3. History: The coal mining industry played a pivotal role in the economic growth of the Yorkshire region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Silverwood Colliery, established in the late 1800s, was one of the many coal mines that dotted the landscape of Rotherham. The colliery railway, visible in this photograph, was essential for the efficient transportation of coal from the mine to the nearby railway station or to the nearby power stations and factories. 4. Scene: In the photograph, the colliery railway tracks can be seen winding their way through the landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and the remnants of the coal mining infrastructure. Coal wagons, filled with coal, are parked along the tracks, waiting to be transported to their next destination. The colliery buildings, including the engine shed and the coal preparation plant, can be seen in the background. 5. Legacy: This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of coal mining in Yorkshire. It serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication of the miners and railway workers who labored to extract and transport the coal that fueled the industrial revolution. Today, the site of Silverwood Colliery stands as a testament to the region's rich industrial heritage.
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