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Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906
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Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906
541357 Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coal mining accident: Anxious friends and relatives wait at the pit-head while bodies of the victims who died when roof fell in are brought to the surface. A few men survived 24 days underground by eating carrots and oats they found in the pit pony stables. Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 32103416
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1906 Accident Anecdote Anxious Brought Calais Carrots Coal Courrieres Days Died Extractive Fell Found Friends Hauts De France Journal March Mine Pit Mines Mining Minings Nord Pas De Calais North Pas De Calais Oats Pas De Calais 62 Petit Pony Relatives Roof Stables Surface Survived Underground Victims Wait 1900 1909 Years 00 00s 1900 1910 Years 00 00s Accidents Deaths Dine Dying Industries Mealtime Mortality News Item Passed Away Pit Head
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of a devastating coal mining accident that occurred in Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France in March 1906. The image, originally published in Le Petit Journal Paris, showcases the heart-wrenching scene at the pit-head as anxious friends and relatives wait for news while bodies of the victims are brought to the surface. The tragedy unfolded when the roof of the mine collapsed, claiming numerous lives. However, amidst this horrific event, a glimmer of hope emerged as a few men managed to survive underground for an astonishing 24 days. Their survival was made possible by resourcefulness and sheer determination; they sustained themselves by consuming carrots and oats found in the pit pony stables. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and fragility. It depicts not only grief-stricken loved ones desperately awaiting updates but also highlights the perilous conditions faced by miners during this era. The black-and-white composition evokes a sense of somberness and solemnity. Through its historical significance, this image sheds light on one chapter within Europe's extractive industries during the early 20th century. It stands as a testament to those who lost their lives while pursuing their livelihoods deep beneath Earth's surface. This print from Fine Art Finder is an important visual document that preserves an anecdote from our past—a tragic event forever etched into history—reminding us to honor those who have suffered while working tirelessly to fuel industrial progress.
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