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The coal shortage has hit many homes this winter, contractors are low if not out of
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The coal shortage has hit many homes this winter, contractors are low if not out of
The coal shortage has hit many homes this winter, contractors are low if not out of stocks and don t know when the next quota will arrive. One lucky customer wheels away two bags of gloco from the yard. January 1963 P017812
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21296799
© Mirrorpix
Coal Mining Energy Fuel Power Trolley
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from January 1963, we are transported back to a time when the coal shortage had struck many homes during a harsh winter. The image captures the essence of the struggle faced by households as contractors were running low on stocks and uncertain about when the next quota would arrive. Amidst this challenging backdrop, one fortunate customer emerges victorious in her quest for fuel. With determination etched on her face, she wheels away two bags of gloco from the yard, symbolizing a small triumph over adversity. Her trolley becomes not just a means of transportation but also an emblem of resilience and resourcefulness. This snapshot encapsulates an era where industry and coal mining played pivotal roles in powering communities. It serves as a reminder of how vital energy sources like coal were for everyday life in the 1960s. As we delve into this photograph's narrative, it is important to acknowledge that it does not represent any specific company or commercial use. Instead, it invites us to reflect upon historical realities and appreciate the struggles faced by individuals during times of scarcity. Through Memory Lane Prints' lens, we are invited to witness history unfold before our eyes – capturing both ordinary moments and extraordinary challenges that shaped generations gone by.
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