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GATESHEAD: COAL TRIMMERS (LEFT), A COAL STAITHE (RIGHT), UK. Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear
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GATESHEAD: COAL TRIMMERS (LEFT), A COAL STAITHE (RIGHT), UK. Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear
GATESHEAD: COAL TRIMMERS (LEFT), A COAL STAITHE (RIGHT), UK. Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England, and is the main settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. Historically a part of County Durham, now the county of Tyne and Wear, along with South Tyneside it lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne and together they form the urban core of Tyneside
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Bank Coal Core County County Durham Form Historically Main Newcastle Upon Tyne Nineteenth Century Part Right Settlement Southern Town Tyne Urban Wear 19th Century Engraving Gateshead River Tyne South Tyneside Staithe Tyne And Wear Tyneside
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures the essence of Gateshead, a historic town in Tyne and Wear, England. The image showcases two significant elements of the region's industrial past: coal trimmers on the left and a coal staithe on the right. Gateshead, once part of County Durham but now within Tyne and Wear, sits proudly on the southern bank of the River Tyne, facing its neighboring city Newcastle upon Tyne. Together, they form the vibrant urban core known as Tyneside. The engraving beautifully depicts a scene from the Victorian era, reflecting 19th-century style and illustrative techniques. It takes us back to an era when coal was at its peak importance for fueling industry and powering homes throughout Britain. As we delve into this historical artwork, we are transported to an age where hardworking individuals like these coal trimmers played a crucial role in shaping Gateshead's identity. The image also highlights a coal staithe—a structure used for loading or unloading ships with coal—symbolizing both economic prosperity and industrial prowess. Through this retro-styled print by Arkheia from Universal Images Group (UIG), we gain insight into Gateshead's rich heritage while appreciating its cultural significance as an integral part of Tyneside's history. This piece serves as a reminder of how far society has come since those industrious days while honoring those who contributed to our modern world through their laborious efforts in mining and transportation sectors.
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