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Three apprentices from the modern Westoe Colliery, pictured on the beach at South Shields
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Three apprentices from the modern Westoe Colliery, pictured on the beach at South Shields
Three apprentices from the modern Westoe Colliery, pictured on the beach at South Shields, County Durham, with the colliery in the background. April 1967
Young
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Westoe
England
DM X3713
Media ID 21875687
© Mirrorpix
Back To Camera Boom City Mine Miner Mines Sand Walking 1967
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Three young apprentices from the modern Westoe Colliery, captured in a rare moment of respite on the sandy shores of South Shields. The year is 1967, and these determined miners-in-training find solace amidst their grueling work at the colliery by embracing the tranquility of this coastal haven. With their backs turned to us, they symbolize a generation dedicated to forging ahead into an uncertain future. Their faces hidden, we are left to wonder about their dreams and aspirations as they navigate through the booming city that surrounds them. These three individuals represent not only the physical labor required in mining but also embody the spirit of progress and resilience that defined this era. In this poignant photograph, we catch a glimpse of Westoe Colliery looming in the background - a reminder of both its presence and significance within County Durham's industrial landscape. The mine's towering structures stand juxtaposed against the serene beauty of sand dunes and crashing waves; an emblematic contrast between man-made industry and nature's eternal rhythm. As they walk along the shoreline, one can't help but admire their determination etched onto every step taken. This image serves as a testament to those who worked tirelessly underground – unsung heroes whose efforts fueled countless communities during this transformative period. Captured by Young for Memory Lane Prints, this evocative snapshot invites us to reflect upon our collective history while honoring those who shaped it.
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