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Anger and frustration at Cardowan Colliery after Bert Wheeler of the Scottish Coal Board
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Anger and frustration at Cardowan Colliery after Bert Wheeler of the Scottish Coal Board
Anger and frustration at Cardowan Colliery after Bert Wheeler of the Scottish Coal Board, officially announces that the loss making pit - 10 million per year - is to close, 13th May 1983. Pictured, Bert Wheeler is jostled by angry miners
Daily Record
Mirrorpix
Scotland
R5500
Media ID 21682125
© Mirrorpix
Angry Closed Closures Coal Coal Mining Colliery Miners Scotland North Lanarkshire
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This powerful print captures the raw emotions of anger and frustration at Cardowan Colliery in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The year is 1983, and Bert Wheeler, a representative from the Scottish Coal Board, has just delivered the devastating news that this loss-making pit is to be closed down. With an annual deficit of £10 million, it becomes clear why such a decision was made. In the midst of this announcement, we witness a scene filled with tension and unrest. Miners surround Bert Wheeler, their faces contorted with rage as they jostle him in protest against the closure. The coal mining industry has long been an integral part of their lives and livelihoods; now they face job losses that will undoubtedly have profound effects on their families and communities. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those working in an industry plagued by closures during the 1980s. It symbolizes not only economic decline but also social upheaval within these mining towns across Scotland. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this photograph encapsulates a pivotal moment in history when anger boiled over due to decisions made by authorities far removed from the realities faced by miners on a daily basis. It stands as a testament to both resilience and resistance amidst challenging times for coal miners in Scotland during this era.
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