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Ferryhill, Dean and Chapter, coal face

Scene showing layer of coal and bands of shale, Note prop supports holding up roof, pneumatic pick and compressed air line, shovel, hammer and shuffler belt.

Date:
c.1950
Period:
1926 - 1950
Place:
Ferryhill
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Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
unknown
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR04700

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