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Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
A boy with a harness and chain between his legs drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire. An official investigation in 1842 revealed that children as young as seven were being apprenticed to work in mines, in some cases placed there by workhouses
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1840s 1842 Apprentice Apprenticeship Chain Coal Conditions Dragging Halifax Harness Heavy Investigation L Aw Legs Mine Mines Mining Official Passage Poor Poverty Pulling Truck Under Ground Workhouse Workhouses Apprenticed
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine" canvas print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time to the heart of a coal mine in Halifax, Yorkshire. A determined young boy, harnessed and chained to a heavy coal truck, bravely drags it along a dimly lit underground passage. This vintage photograph, filled with history and raw emotion, makes a striking addition to any wall in your home or office. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and authentic tones of the original image, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
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 harsh realities of child labor in the Victorian-era coal mines of Halifax, Yorkshire, during the 1840s. The young boy in the image, no older than ten or eleven, is seen struggling to drag a heavy coal truck along a low, damp underground passageway. He is harnessed to the wagon with a thick chain, which is secured between his legs, forcing him to use his entire body weight to move the load. The scene is a stark reminder of the poverty and destitution that drove families to send their children to work in the mines, often as apprentices, in place of starving in the workhouses. An official investigation in 1842 revealed that children as young as seven were being employed in the mines, with some being placed there by the workhouses themselves. The conditions in the mines were notoriously dangerous and unhealthy, with long hours, low wages, and a high risk of injury or death. The use of child labor was a common practice in the mining industry during this period, and the image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the industrial revolution. The photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the children who labored in the mines, as well as the inadequacy of the social welfare systems in place during the time. It also highlights the importance of historical investigations and the role they play in shedding light on the often overlooked aspects of our past.
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