Early 20th century mine rescue team in South Wales. The men are dressed in rescue equipment with breathing apparatus, lamps, goggles, axes, a saw and a first aid kit. Rows of mining lamps are lined up in the background. The photograph was published as a postcard by Chapman of Swansea

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