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Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963
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Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963
Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Photograph taken for a cover image for the NCB Coal Quarterly Magazine
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Coal Industry Coal Mining Coke Colliery Fuel Gantry Manvers Main Colliery Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Rotherham South Yorkshire Walters Wath Upon Dearne
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Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. This photograph captures the essence of the coal industry in mid-20th century Britain. Taken by renowned photographer Michael Walters for the NCB Coal Quarterly Magazine cover image, it showcases the iconic Manvers Main coke ovens. Located in Wath upon Dearne, a small town near Rotherham in South Yorkshire, these towering structures were at the heart of coal mining and coking operations during this era. The monochrome composition adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to this industrial landscape. The gantry stretching across the frame emphasizes the scale and grandeur of these imposing buildings. These coke ovens played a crucial role in transforming coal into coke through smelting processes that fueled factories and industries throughout England. This image serves as a testament to both British engineering prowess and the hardworking men who labored tirelessly within these collieries. It offers us a glimpse into an era when coal mining was not only an integral part of our country's economy but also shaped entire communities. Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd preserves this visual documentation of our industrial heritage with utmost care. Let us remember their dedication to capturing moments like this one that tell stories beyond words.
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