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The New System of Delivering Coal
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The New System of Delivering Coal
The New System of Delivering Coal.
circa 1840
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1840s Coal Coalman Coalmen Conditions Delivering Fuel Manual Sack Sacks System Delivery
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This evocative image captures the daily grind of coal delivery in the early Victorian era, circa 1840. The coalman, dressed in a heavy coat and wearing a bowler hat, expertly maneuvers his horse-drawn cart laden with sacks of coal down a bumpy road. His strong, calloused hands grip the reins, while his coalmen assistants, also dressed in workman's attire, follow closely behind, each carrying a sack on their shoulders. The coal, an essential fuel for heating homes and powering industries during this period, is carefully transported from the mine to the consumer. The scene exudes a sense of manual labor and determination, as the team navigates the uneven terrain and narrow streets of the industrial town. The horse, a vital component of the delivery system, shows signs of fatigue, its breath visible in the cold air. The coalmen's faces are etched with the hardships of their work, their expressions a testament to the physical demands of their profession. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of coal delivery during the 1840s, a time when coal was the primary source of energy for both domestic and industrial use. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the labor-intensive processes that once underpinned the delivery of this vital resource, and the resilience and dedication of the men who made it possible.
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