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Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl
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Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl
Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl. Boys are trained to be miners at Mossbeath Training School, Cowdenbeath, Fife. 13th March 1948. 40s forties 1940s social history
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Coal Industry Miners Tocs Underground Apprentices Bevin Boys
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This photo print, titled "Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image captures a group of young boys being trained as miners at Mossbeath Training School in Cowdenbeath, Fife on the 13th of March, 1948. In this snapshot from the forties, we witness these apprentices preparing themselves for a future underground, where coal mining was an essential industry. Their serious expressions reflect the weight of responsibility they would soon shoulder as they followed in the footsteps of their forefathers. The presence of Bevin Boys is also noteworthy here. These were conscientious objectors who were conscripted into non-combatant roles during World War II but chose to work in coal mines instead. This photograph serves as a reminder of their contribution to society during those challenging times. As we delve deeper into this powerful image by General from TopFoto, it becomes evident that it holds more than just historical significance; it represents an era defined by hard work and determination. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless individuals who dedicated their lives to fueling industrial progress. Let this print transport you back to an era when coal mining played a vital role in shaping communities and economies alike – a testament to human resilience amidst adversity.
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