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Tower Colliery, Glamorgan, Wales, 1993

PARR Martin
Tower Colliery, Glamorgan, Wales, 1993
Image: © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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The photograph depicts a miner sitting in a canteen with a cup of tea. A small Christmas tree is in the background.

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 57551

Creation/Production

PARR Martin
Role: Photographer
Place: Glamorgan
Period: 1993

Measurements

h(cm) paper size:20 inches
w(cm) paper size:24 inches

Material

Photographic paper
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  • Active In The 21St Century
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  • Food And Drink
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