Miner at Hay Royds Colliery

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Clayton West (53°35′12″N, 1°36′46″W)

This is a glossy black and white portrait photographic print of a miner on the surface at Hay Royds Colliery. The man is standing in front of a tall mining related machine or building with a ladder propped up against it. The man is wearing a sleeveless shirt, jeans, boots and knee pads. This photograph was taken by photographer Ian Beesley and can be found in his book 'The Drift' on p97. The man is named Will Parkinson and is a pit electrician.

Creator

Ian Beesley

Image filename

H.2024.4.118

Collection

Ian Beesley