Miner with tally, South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall

This miner has his personal tally in his hand. This is handed in before he goes underground and collected on his return. His clothes are his own, unlike those issued to coal miners, and his dress hints at the hot conditions that he will face while underground.

Location

Cornwall Camborne

Period

1990s (1990 - 1999)

Tags

miner mining work worker industry clothing tin 1990s (1990 - 1999)