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The pit head gear overshadows the converted pit pond swimming pool at Easington colliery
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The pit head gear overshadows the converted pit pond swimming pool at Easington colliery
The pit head gear overshadows the converted pit pond swimming pool at Easington colliery, where a swimming gala had swung into action immediately after Saturdays official opening
NCJ / Kemsley
NCJ Archive
England
Media ID 21283330
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1950s at Easington colliery. The image beautifully captures the juxtaposition between two contrasting worlds - the imposing pit head gear and the transformed pit pond swimming pool. As our eyes are drawn upwards towards the towering structure of the pit head gear, its presence looms large over the scene below. Yet, despite its dominance, it is unable to overshadow the vibrant energy emanating from the converted swimming pool. The photograph tells a story of resilience and adaptation in a mining community that found solace and joy amidst challenging circumstances. Immediately after Saturday's official opening, a lively swimming gala swung into action, filling every corner of this transformed space with excitement and laughter. The image encapsulates an era when coal mining was not just about hard work but also about fostering camaraderie and celebrating life's simple pleasures. It serves as a poignant reminder of how communities can come together to create moments of happiness even in difficult times. NCJ / Kemsley has masterfully captured this significant moment in history through their lens, allowing us to glimpse into a world where industry meets leisure; where tradition intertwines with progress; where hope shines brightly against all odds.
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