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The coal is dredged in buckets from the bed of Sir Hony River at Fontllanfraith
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The coal is dredged in buckets from the bed of Sir Hony River at Fontllanfraith
The coal is dredged in buckets from the bed of Sir Hony River at Fontllanfraith, near Blackwood. The coal, still wet, is loaded on to the waiting lorry and transported. September 1947 P017732
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Media ID 21302811
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Coal Mining Digging Dirty Labour Miners Spade Tools
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This print takes us back to the coal mining era of September 1947. In the heart of Fontllanfraith, near Blackwood, we witness the arduous process of dredging coal from the bed of Sir Hony River. The hardworking miners can be seen waist-deep in water, their faces smeared with dirt and determination. Equipped with nothing but buckets and sheer strength, these laborious men tirelessly dig into the riverbed to extract chunks of wet coal. Each bucketful is carefully hoisted onto waiting lorries nearby, ready for transportation to its next destination. The contrast between the shimmering water and darkened coal creates a striking visual representation of this gritty industry. The image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of the immense physical toll that mining took on these brave individuals. Their tools - spades and shovels - are worn down by countless hours spent digging deep into Mother Earth's bounty. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to an era where manual labor was at its peak; where men worked relentlessly under challenging conditions to fuel our industrial revolution. It stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication and resilience amidst dirty surroundings. Mirrorpix has once again provided us with an evocative glimpse into history through this powerful snapshot from Memory Lane Prints.
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