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Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps
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Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps
Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their shift. May 8th 1939
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cannock
Staffordshire
England
Media ID 21815417
© Mirrorpix
1939 Boots Coal Mining Colliery Dirty Exhausted Flat Caps Industry And Work Mining Staffordshire Thirties Tired Dusty West Midlands
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Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit: A Glimpse into the Grueling Lives of 1930s Coal Miners". This powerful print captures a poignant moment in history, as exhausted miners at the Cannock Wood Pit in Staffordshire, England, hand in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their grueling shift on May 8th, 1939. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by these hardworking men during one of Britain's most significant industrial periods. The scene is filled with weariness and dirt; coal dust clings to their boots and covers their worn-out clothing. Their faces tell stories of exhaustion and sacrifice as they remove their flat caps after hours spent deep underground. These brave individuals dedicated themselves to an industry that fueled not only homes but also entire communities. In this snapshot from West Midlands' mining history, we witness firsthand the toll that coal mining took on its workers. It serves as a reminder of both physical labor endured daily and the mental strain carried home each night. As we reflect upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it is crucial to honor those who contributed so much to our nation's progress while acknowledging the hardships they faced. Let us remember these resilient men who worked tirelessly beneath our feet, shaping not only our landscapes but also our collective identity as a united kingdom built upon industry and hard work.
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