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Workers In Mine
circa 1840: Miners at work underground. On the left, pitmen forming a bord, in the centre, a miner pulls a basketload of coal, pushed by a child, and on the right, miners forming a judd. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795108
Confined Industry H Landscape Male Roles Occupations Mining
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This print from the Hulton Archive captures a glimpse into the harsh realities of mining life in the 19th century. The image, taken circa 1840, shows miners hard at work underground in a confined space mine. In the foreground, pitmen are seen forming a bord on the left, while on the right, miners are busy forming a judd.
The black and white format of this photograph adds to its historical significance, highlighting the stark contrast between light and darkness within the mine workings. The landscape is dominated by male figures taking on various roles and occupations within the mining industry.
One particularly striking detail in this image is a miner pulling a basketload of coal, which is being pushed by a child. This serves as a poignant reminder of the grueling conditions faced by workers during this time period.
Overall, this print offers viewers a rare glimpse into an era where manual labor was central to industrial progress. It serves as both a testament to human resilience and endurance in challenging environments and as an important historical document showcasing the often overlooked contributions of miners in shaping our world today.
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