Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Birmingham > Area > Hamstead
Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Memory Lane
Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire
Pit-head bathes at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire. 24th August 1937
Staff Preston
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21816604
© Mirrorpix
1937 Coal Mining Dirt Dirty Industry And Work Miners Mining Naked Nude Shower Showering Staffordshire Thirties Personal Hygiene West Midlands
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Birmingham
> Area
> Hamstead
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Birmingham
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Preston
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Staffordshire
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> West Midlands
> Birmingham
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> West Midlands
> Related Images
> Memory Lane Prints
> Mirror
> 1100to1199
> 01153
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1930s, capturing a significant moment in the history of coal mining. The image showcases pit-head baths at the Hamstead Colliery in Hamstead, South Staffordshire on August 24th, 1937. In this era of intense industrialization and hard labor, personal hygiene was often neglected due to harsh working conditions. The photograph reveals a group of men standing naked, their bodies covered in dirt from a long day's work underground. Their tired expressions hint at the physical toll that coal mining took on these brave miners. However, amidst this grime and exhaustion lies an important development - pit-head baths. These showers provided a much-needed opportunity for cleanliness after enduring hours of strenuous labor deep within the earth's bowels. This innovation not only improved personal hygiene but also played a crucial role in preventing diseases among workers. Located in England's West Midlands region, Hamstead Colliery stood as a testament to the United Kingdom's thriving coal industry during that time. The image serves as both an homage to these unsung heroes and a reminder of how far we have come since then. Preserved by Staff Preston through Memory Lane Prints, this print offers us a glimpse into an era defined by hard work and sacrifice while highlighting progress made towards better working conditions for future generations.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
