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Mr Joe Gormley (left) with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area National Union
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Mr Joe Gormley (left) with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area National Union
Mr Joe Gormley (left) with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area National Union of Miners at the Lady Windsor Colliery, Ynysybwl, Wales 21st January 1975
Victor Crawshaw
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Wales
Media ID 21778626
© Mirrorpix
Coal Mining Colliery Helmets Industry And Work Labour Issues Lamps Miners Mining Pit Head Seventies Trade Unions 1975
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Capturing the Solidarity - Mr Joe Gormley and George Rees at Lady Windsor Colliery, 1975
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. This powerful black-and-white photograph transports us back to a pivotal moment in history, as two influential figures stand side by side amidst the gritty backdrop of Lady Windsor Colliery. On that fateful day of January 21st, 1975, Mr Joe Gormley, renowned leader of the National Union of Miners (NUM), shares an earnest conversation with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area NUM. The image encapsulates the essence of coal mining during the tumultuous seventies – a period marked by labor disputes and industrial unrest. Donning their helmets and lamps as symbols of resilience and unity, these miners embody unwavering determination in their fight for fair working conditions and workers' rights. Their presence at Ynysybwl's pit head speaks volumes about the significance this colliery held within Wales' mining industry. The stoic expressions on their faces hint at both shared hardships endured underground and a collective vision for change above ground. Photographer Victor Crawshaw skillfully captures this historic encounter with remarkable clarity. Through his lens, we witness not only a snapshot frozen in time but also an enduring testament to trade unionism's strength in advocating for social justice. As we gaze upon this poignant print from Memory Lane Prints, let it serve as a reminder that behind every miner lies untold stories etched into our nation's fabric - stories
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