Coal Mining Prints - Shift Change

Coal Mining Prints - Shift Change41 x 51cm signed print "This painting is based on the shift change on the heapstead, which was the incline leading up to the shafts of Whitburn Colliery. Their stint over, the early morning 4am shift meet the back shift men beginning at 10am. Cigarettes with only an inch or so of tobacco left are given by those going down the pit to those who have just finished their shift. Everyone is searched by the banksman before going down the pit. If someone is

Unwanted baccy juice was spat out

a metal coal tub designd to carry shit

'Better one safe way

for as soon as you go out with your litter to find food

night attire donned

Measure 38x37cm (+ handle length at 21cms)

An Alderman made a formal complaint to the Libraries Committee describing it as netty art and tried to have the exhibition closed down

did not dare to go out from her cave

'Better no rule than cruel rule'

terrified by the Eagle

a coal house and wash house

a couple of garlic naan breads and a chicken vindaloo