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Metal Print : Pitman Wilf Barnes takes the last bag of coal from Burradon Colliery November 1975
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Pitman Wilf Barnes takes the last bag of coal from Burradon Colliery November 1975
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Media ID 21537187
© Mirrorpix
Coal Coal Mining Colliery Miners
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Relive history with our stunning Metal Print of 'Pitman Wilf Barnes takes the last bag of coal from Burradon Colliery, November 1975' by NCJ from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, taken from the past, is brought to life through our high-quality Metal Prints. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail make this print a true work of art for your home or office. Each Metal Print is crafted with care using premium metal sheets and advanced printing techniques, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Preserve memories and add a touch of history to your space with this evocative piece from our Media Storehouse range of Metal Prints.
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.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photograph captured in November 1975, we witness a significant moment in history as Pitman Wilf Barnes takes the last bag of coal from Burradon Colliery. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the once-thriving coal mining industry that shaped countless communities during the 1970s. With his weathered face and worn-out overalls, Pitman Wilf Barnes stands tall amidst the remnants of an era defined by hard work and resilience. As he holds onto that final bag of coal, one can almost feel the weight of its significance - symbolizing not only the end of an era but also marking a profound shift in industrial practices. Burradon Colliery, once bustling with activity and echoing with the sounds of machinery and camaraderie among miners, now stands silent and abandoned. This snapshot freezes time to honor those who dedicated their lives to extracting this vital resource from deep within Mother Earth's embrace. The image evokes mixed emotions - nostalgia for a bygone era when collieries were at their peak, gratitude for those who risked their lives underground daily, yet also sadness for the loss experienced by these communities when mines closed down. NCJ's skillful photography captures both the physicality involved in mining coal and its emotional impact on individuals like Pitman Wilf Barnes. It is through photographs like these that we preserve our collective memory; they serve as visual reminders not only of our past but also as catalysts for conversations
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