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Monday, May 4, 2026
Lofthouse
Our last image of the day is from a photo essay on the Lofthouse Colliery Disaster of 1973.
Seven miners were lost in the incident at the North Yorkshire mine,
and the scene above is presumably from happier times.
My father was taken out of school at age 13 to work in the bituminous mines in Western Pennsylvania. He and both my grandfathers and 3 of my uncles were miners, exploited, overworked and underpaid. I still carry a grudge against the "coal barons" of this region and others, who did this. And if a miner passed away, even if it were in a mining disaster, his family would be evicted from company housing.
Dear Jerry, you know how much these photos mean to me. I've also just published a book about my father, who was a miner and passed away at 38.
Unfortunately, the book is only available in French. It's illustrated with 50 drawings that I did myself. If you don't mind, I'm including the address where it's available and ships worldwide, in case any of your visitors are interested. https://www.publier-un-livre.com/fr/le-livre-en-papier/5357-un-destin-entre-deux-monde
My father was taken out of school at age 13 to work in the bituminous mines in Western Pennsylvania. He and both my grandfathers and 3 of my uncles were miners, exploited, overworked and underpaid. I still carry a grudge against the "coal barons" of this region and others, who did this. And if a miner passed away, even if it were in a mining disaster, his family would be evicted from company housing.
ReplyDeleteSad, but not uncommon. Cotton mills in the South had similar situations.
Deletemy grandfather was a miner in west-central Pennsylvania. I think he was there in the '20s.
DeleteDear Jerry, you know how much these photos mean to me. I've also just published a book about my father, who was a miner and passed away at 38.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, the book is only available in French. It's illustrated with 50 drawings that I did myself.
If you don't mind, I'm including the address where it's available and ships worldwide, in case any of your visitors are interested. https://www.publier-un-livre.com/fr/le-livre-en-papier/5357-un-destin-entre-deux-monde
There was a terrible disaster in 1956 20 km from my home in Marcinelle (262 dead)
ReplyDeleteOne of the worst anywhere.
DeleteAnd mine safety is still a problem to this day. 🏴
Deletewhich flag is that?
DeleteThe Red Dragon of Wales.
DeleteBrodyr = Brothers
ReplyDeleteA special comradeship exists between miners not found in any other occupation. 🏴
Ja, Kameradschaft ! (“)
ReplyDeleteTo all miners past, present and future, bless you. Thanks Jerry for continuing to honour them.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Pat!
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