This week marks the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the miner's strike. I've made a water colour painting to commemorate this event and in some way pay tribute to brave lads who worked in the industry and fought so hard for their jobs and communities. I hope people like it, especially the ex miners out there. I'm going to offer the painting to the new museum, but I'll also make a limited print edition if people are interested. It will be to the same high spec as the Oakwell one and will cost about a tenner. PM me if you would like one or email me if that's easier. - caton67@yahoo.co.uk
nice painting Mr C, It is 30 years on the 5th of march when the strike started,I worked at cortonwood,the pit closure was announced on Friday the 2nd march and we went on strike on Monday the 5th. Its hard to believe its so long ago now,still seems like yesterday.
I like that mate . <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=29psqad" target="_blank"><img src="http://i61.tinypic.com/29psqad.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>
Mi dad worked there for 1 day, came home knackered could hardly lift his pit booits up so mi nan stopped him going again !!
I did some work for it in the early 80's..a rush job, worked 2 days and nights without going home,painted it on the wagon and delivered n time for the sunday morning shift...6 months later it was still where we left it...no worries...put me down for one MR C.
Excuse the bump, but just to say a small run of prints have been ordered. Those who have expressed interest please message me to reserve one and make payment. Or you can email here - paulandrewart@gmail.com - if you are not a bbs member etc. They cost £12 each and as promised, there will be a free A4 Oakwell print, signed and numbered with each order. Prints are high quality digital reproductions on 190 gram matt paper, securely packaged and price includes P&P. Cheers for the kind comments everybody. :smile:
