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Boy putter drawing a carriage containing 2 1 / 4 cwt of coal along a 24 inch high seam
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Boy putter drawing a carriage containing 2 1 / 4 cwt of coal along a 24 inch high seam
Boy putter drawing a carriage containing 2 1/4 cwt of coal along a 24 inch high seam, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. From Matthias Dunn A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848
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1848 Carriage Child Coal Drawing Extractive Fuel Halifax High Hydrocarbon Industry Labour Mechanisation Mining Newcastle Upon Tyne Treatise Winning Working Yorkshire Collieries Dunn Inch Matthias Putter Seam
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In this print captured by Matthias Dunn in 1848, we are transported back to the bustling coal mining industry of Halifax, Yorkshire, England. The image showcases a young boy putter diligently drawing a carriage filled with 2 1/4 cwt of coal along a challenging 24-inch high seam. This striking depiction serves as a testament to the arduous labor and unwavering determination that characterized the working conditions during that era. The child's presence in this scene is both poignant and thought-provoking, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by those involved in the extractive industry at such a tender age. With his small frame juxtaposed against the weighty load he pulls, it becomes evident how crucial these young workers were to fueling Britain's growing demand for hydrocarbon resources. Dunn's treatise on collieries further emphasizes the significance of this photograph within its historical context. It offers us an invaluable glimpse into an era before mechanization transformed mining practices, highlighting manual labor as an integral part of coal extraction. As we contemplate this powerful image from over a century ago, let us reflect upon the immense progress made since then in terms of worker rights and safety regulations. May it serve as a reminder of our duty to honor past struggles while continuously striving for improvement within industries worldwide.
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