We Mined For Coal is a photograph by Steve Purnell which was uploaded on April 27th, 2016.
We Mined For Coal
Bargoed in Caerphilly County, South Wales in the United Kingdom is a former mining town and one of the key towns in the Rhymney Valley. The colliery... more
Title
We Mined For Coal
Artist
Steve Purnell
Medium
Photograph
Description
Bargoed in Caerphilly County, South Wales in the United Kingdom is a former mining town and one of the key towns in the Rhymney Valley. The colliery was sunk in 1897 with the first coal being raised in 1901. The colliery eventually closed in 1977.
This street art sculpture depicting three miners' heads is situated on Hanbury Square in Bargoed in South Wales in the United Kingdom.
Standing almost four metres tall, 'Miners Heads', designed by artist Malcolm Robertson forms a bold interpretation of three miners, joined together to signify brotherhood.
This coal texture used for the background is a
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April 27th, 2016
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Comments (8)
Andrew Penman
I am from mining heritage. My grandfather and his brother were both killed down the pit. This is wonderful. L/Fav
Steve Purnell replied:
Many thanks Andrew. Sorry to hear about your losses in the pits. It's great to hear that an image creates empathy with people.
Marvin Spates
What an interesting art work Steve!! Very fitting for the families of the U.K. miners!!!! L/F
Steve Purnell replied:
Many thanks Marvin. Fitting for the families of miners all over the world I would have thought :D
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