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Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau early 1900s
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Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Dolgellau early 1900s
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This vintage photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the early 1900s in the picturesque town of Dolgellau, Wales. The image showcases the Gwynfynydd Gold Mine, a relic of the region's rich mining history. The scene is set against a backdrop of rugged Welsh terrain, with the mine's entrance prominently featured in the foreground. Miners, dressed in their traditional attire, are seen exiting the mine, their faces etched with the exhaustion and determination that comes with a day's labor in the colliery. The mine, a testament to the area's industrial past, stands proudly amidst the surrounding greenery, its chimney billowing smoke into the sky. The Gwynfynydd Gold Mine, although not as famous for its gold production as some of its counterparts, played a significant role in the local economy during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The mine, which also extracted tin and coal, was one of several quarries and collieries in the region that contributed to the region's thriving mining industry. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the miners and their daily struggles, as well as the economic and industrial landscape of the time. The image, with its timeless quality, invites us to reflect on the rich history of Wales and the important role that mining played in shaping its communities.
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