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Photograph (print)
Black and white photograph showing "General view at Tirpentwys Group, nr. Pontypool. Showing the hugh 'Canyon' like cleft in the mountain plateau which is over 100 ft. in depth, and where at that level face shovels are at work on what is know as the 'Mynyddislwyn Seam' of coal. Dominating the whole scene are two giant draglines working on the removal of the rock over-burden - each capable of taking a 30 ton 'bite'." Dated 11 June 1956. Detailed information typed on slip of paper attached to reverse (now loose).
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2008.70/5
Creation/Production
Keystone Press Agency Ltd.
Date: 1956
Acquisition
Donation, 31/7/2008
Measurements
Length
(mm): 205
Width
(mm): 258
Techniques
black and white (monochrome photograph)
photograph
Material
paper
Location
In store
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