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Photographic Print : Bedwas Navigation Colliery, Monmouthshire, South Wales
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Bedwas Navigation Colliery, Monmouthshire, South Wales
View of Lewis Merthyr Pit, Bedwas Navigation Colliery, Monmouthshire, South Wales. The colliery opened in 1913 and closed in the mid-1980s, after the Miners Strike
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Chimney Closed Coal Coal Mine Colliery Lewis Merthyr Mine Miners Mining Monmouthshire Navigation Opened Strike Tall
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Bedwas Navigation Colliery in Monmouthshire, South Wales. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the Lewis Merthyr Pit of the colliery, which opened in 1913 and closed during the mid-1980s after the Miners Strike. Each print is produced with the utmost care to bring out the rich details and authentic tones of the original image. Bring a piece of industrial history into your home or office and start a conversation with this stunning and thought-provoking piece.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.3cm (10" x 7.2")
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) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of Lewis Merthyr Pit at Bedwas Navigation Colliery in Monmouthshire, South Wales. The colliery, which opened in 1913 and closed in the mid-1980s, was once a symbol of the region's rich coal mining heritage. The tall, smoke-belching chimney stands proud against the sky, a testament to the industry and hard work that took place within its walls. The photograph, taken in the early 1960s, offers a glimpse into the past when coal mining was a major industry in Wales. The pit, operated by Bedwas Navigation Colliery Company, employed hundreds of men who worked tirelessly to extract coal from the earth. The miners, many of whom lived in the nearby communities, were an integral part of the local economy and culture. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the historical significance of the Miners Strike of 1984-85, which led to the closure of many coal mines across the UK, including Bedwas Navigation Colliery. The strike, which lasted for over a year, was a pivotal moment in the history of the coal mining industry and had far-reaching consequences for the communities that relied on it. Despite the passage of time, the image of the pit, with its tall, smoking chimney, remains a powerful symbol of the region's industrial past. The photograph invites us to reflect on the history of coal mining in Wales and the lives of the men and women who worked in the pits, as well as the impact of the industry on the communities that grew up around it.
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