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The coal mine 'Charbonnages du Bois du Cazier'
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Literally speaking the site is a graveyard: you will find garlands and flowers everywhere - presented by relatives of more than two hundred unfortunate miners who died in the terrible disaster on August 8, 1956. The seclusion and silence makes it a place of dignity. Though the 'Bois du Cazier' is intended to be kept as a monument, the buildings are in a pitiful state, emphasizing its cemetery-like character. A sad but peaceful place. The mine was restored and converted into a museum in 2002.

coal mine 'Charbonnages du Bois du Cazier'
coal mine 'Charbonnages du Bois du Cazier'
headframes
headframes
headframes
headframes
winding tower
winding tower
engine house
engine house
amperemeter
amperemeter
sliding contact
sliding contact

With thanks to Alastair Mair for corrections!


©   Harald Finster, Gulpener Str. 26, 52074 Aachen, Germany   industrial photography
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