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Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses
Coalman delivering coal in a street of houses. Date: circa 1970s
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Media ID 14412315
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Coal Coalman Coalmen Deliver Delivering Dirty Fuel Heavy Lorry Manual Sack Sacks Delivery
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of a coalman delivering coal to a quaint street of houses, as seen in the 1970s. This timeless photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now brought to life with our premium metal printing process. Each print is meticulously crafted to deliver stunning image quality, vibrant colors, and a sleek, modern look. Perfectly suited for your home or office, this unique and nostalgic piece is sure to become a cherished conversation starter.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph from the 1970s, a coalman can be seen making his daily delivery to the houses lining a quiet, residential street. The coalman, dressed in a heavy, grubby coat and wearing a cap to keep the cold at bay, carries a large sack of coal slung over his shoulder. He stands beside the open back of a coal lorry, its bed filled with sacks of the black fuel, ready to be unloaded. The modern houses on either side of the street, with their neat gardens and white fences, contrast sharply with the raw, industrial scene unfolding on the road. The coalman's manual labor, a reminder of the era before central heating and gas, was a vital part of everyday life for many families during this period. The coalman's delivery route would have been a familiar sight in the neighborhood, as he made his way from house to house, delivering sacks of coal to each one. The heavy, labor-intensive work required strength and endurance, as the coalman would have to lift and carry each sack, often up several steps to the front porch, before emptying it into the home's coal bin. Despite the dirty, manual nature of the work, the coalman's dedication and hard work were essential to keeping families warm during the cold winter months. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when coal was a vital part of daily life and the coalman was a familiar, hardworking figure in the community.
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