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Coal - Miners - Miners came up from underground for the last time, at Britannia Colliery

Coal - Miners - Miners came up from underground for the last time, at Britannia Colliery


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Coal - Miners - Miners came up from underground for the last time, at Britannia Colliery

Coal - Miners - Miners came up from underground for the last time, at Britannia Colliery, near Bargoed. Picture shows two miners who are sad to leave the pit. Mr Mervyn Thomas, aged 38, of Elm St, Bargoed, and Wayne Rowlands, aged 21, of William St, Tir-y-berth. 22nd December 1983

Media ID 21612501

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1983 Coal Miners


Coal - Miners Bid Farewell to the Depths of Britannia Colliery - A Bittersweet Goodbye

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print captured on December 22nd, 1983, we witness a significant moment in history as two coal miners emerge from the depths of Britannia Colliery for the very last time. The expressions etched upon their faces reveal a mixture of sadness and nostalgia, as they bid farewell to a way of life that has defined them. Meet Mr Mervyn Thomas, aged 38, hailing from Elm St in Bargoed, and Wayne Rowlands, aged 21, residing in William St at Tir-y-berth. These brave men have dedicated their lives to mining coal deep within the earth's belly. With shovels slung over their shoulders like battle-worn soldiers returning home one final time, they symbolize an era coming to an end. The yearning for progress and changing times has forced these miners out from underground into uncertain futures. Yet amidst the inevitable sense of loss lies resilience and hope for what lies ahead. Their weathered faces tell stories untold; tales of camaraderie forged through hardship and perseverance. This evocative image serves as a reminder of not just these individuals but also countless others who labored tirelessly beneath our feet to fuel industries that shaped nations during the twentieth century. It is a tribute to their unwavering dedication and sacrifice. As we gaze upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints'

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