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A miner enjoying the newly installed showers at Askern Colliery near Doncaster
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A miner enjoying the newly installed showers at Askern Colliery near Doncaster
A miner enjoying the newly installed showers at Askern Colliery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This Bevin Boy is Bill Thomas, originally a technicolour cinema projectionist from West Drayton in Middlesex. Photograph taken by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald newspaper
Daily Herald Archive; miners; Bevin Boys; showering; showers; washing; arms raised; nudity; naked; nakedness; collieries; Askern Colliery; Doncaster; happiness; men; man; workers
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Derbyshire
England
Media ID 21837922
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1944 Coal Colliery Hair Shower Washing Pithead
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This print captures a moment of pure joy amidst the harsh realities of coal mining in the 1940s. In this image, we see a miner named Bill Thomas basking in the simple pleasure of newly installed showers at Askern Colliery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Originally a technicolour cinema projectionist from West Drayton in Middlesex, Bill's transformation into a Bevin Boy is evident as he stands with his arms raised, embracing the refreshing water cascading down upon him. The photograph, taken by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald newspaper, beautifully encapsulates the happiness that these showers brought to hardworking miners like Bill. Stripped of their clothes and any pretense, they found solace and respite within these humble facilities after long hours toiling underground. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it serves as a poignant reminder of both the sacrifices made during World War II and the resilience exhibited by those on the home front. The coal industry played an integral role during this tumultuous period, powering Britain's war effort while enduring grueling conditions. Through Esten's lens, we witness not only physical cleanliness but also an emotional release for these men who faced unimaginable challenges daily. This image immortalizes their strength and camaraderie amidst adversity—a testament to human spirit triumphing over hardship.
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