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Woman and boy drawing a corve containing 3-4 cwt of coal - Bolton, Lancashire, England
Woman and boy drawing a corve containing 3-4 cwt of coal - Bolton, Lancashire, England. Woman wears harness round waist, passing between her legs and attached sledge by a chain. British coal industry c1848. Engraving
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Media ID 9788683
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Attached Bolton C1848 Chain Child Coal Drawing Extractive Female Fuel Harness Hydrocarbon Industry Labour Lancashire Legs Mechanisation Mining Passing Round Sledge Waist Wears
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In this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back in time to the coal mines of Bolton, Lancashire, England. The image showcases a woman and a young boy working together to draw a corve filled with 3-4 cwt of coal. It is an intimate glimpse into the harsh realities of the British coal industry circa 1848. The woman wears a harness around her waist, which passes between her legs and is attached to the sledge by a chain. Her determination and strength are evident as she pulls the heavy load alongside the young boy, who assists her in this laborious task. Their faces reveal both weariness and resilience - symbols of their daily struggle for survival. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the arduous conditions faced by those involved in mining during this era. The importance of coal as fuel for heating homes and powering industries cannot be understated. However, it came at great cost - physically, emotionally, and socially. As we reflect on this historical moment captured through artistry, let us not forget that behind every piece of coal extracted from beneath our feet lies countless stories like these - stories that shaped nations and propelled progress forward. May we honor their sacrifices while also acknowledging how far we have come in terms of mechanization and hydrocarbon extraction techniques.
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