Coal Mining Prints - Timbering Up

Coal Mining Prints - Timbering Up41 x 51cm signed print "The coal has been blasted down by the shot firer and the fillers have cleared the coal onto the conveyor belt sending the coal outbye, they now make their place of work safe by timbering up with pit props and caps, which were sections of props split in half" Bob Olley Robert Olley Artwork

Constantly working in these conditions resulted in irritating skin complaints such as boils and dermatitis" - Bob Olley

contemplating taking the plunge

Tents are hired and erected by the men-folk who then retire to the nearest pub

No one was ever prosecuted

"The basic idea of long wall coal mining was developed in England in the 17th century

If he nodded off he would lose his balance then jerk upright to regain his three legged stance and continue his vigil

Musical instruments

No modesty here

With the sun burn marks from his string vest still showing and a quick slurp of “Brown Dog” he is all prepared to battle the breakers on his ironing board

Signed Print

"We have all heard elderly folk reminisce about neighbours that could be relied upon in a crisis

Security men many of whom drank in The New Crown and lived in the surrounding areas would signal their approach by whistling loudly and banging the sides of the wagons