Exhibition label text: Shovel, early 20th century. The most common shovel used in coal mining with a design virtually unchanged for centuries. Used to move coal prior to transportation from the coalface.
blade: w: 37.5 x h: 36.8 x l: overall, 107 cm. Wooden handle crossed at the top by a wooden bar. Wood attached to the blade inside a metal socket at the top of the blade.
Digital image on Keeper’s computer – S:/Keeper/MyPictures/Exhibitions/DisplayNewVisitorCentre. Taken October 2003.