This book features a selection of nearly 100 photographs from the previously published "Collieries of South Wales Vols 1 & 2" available in an affordable format. For many years John Cornwell worked in Britain's coalfields, perfecting his method of underground photography. Using standard Coal Board lighting he was able to obtain with immaculate clarity, underground headings, shafts and coal faces, together with the workforce and mining landscapes. Collieries featured include, Abernant, Aberpergwm, Ammanford, Betws, Blaengwrach, Brynlliw/Morlais, Cefn Coed/Blaenant, Clydach Merthyr, Coegnant, Cwmgwili & Lindsey, Cynheidre, Garw & Ffaldau, Glyntillery, Graig Merthyr, Scotts Pit, St Johns, Treforgan, and Wyndham/Western.
- ISBN10 1843064642
- ISBN13 9781843064640
- Publish Date 12 June 2009
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Horizon Press
- Imprint Landmark Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English