18 Feb 1939 - Waiting to go Below

A chat and a last smoke before the buzzer which summons them below. The man crouching is doing it for comfort - the result of his cramped work. The miner's crouch eases the stomach muscles.

(Image and text reproduced from the "Picture Post" of February 18th, 1939)

Image Reference: P-00619-01-0002

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