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Coal Mining in Britain

Richard Hayman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:25th Aug '16

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An illustrated history of Britain’s coal mines and the lives of the miners who worked in them, which will appeal to those interested in the Industrial Revolution and social history.

An illustrated history of Britain’s coal mines and the lives of the miners who worked in them. Coal heated the homes, fuelled the furnaces and powered the engines of the Industrial Revolution. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the coalfields – distinct landscapes of colliery winding frames, slag heaps and mining villages – made up Britain’s industrial heartlands. Coal was known as ‘black gold’ but it was only brought to the surface with skill and at considerable risk, with flooding, rock falls and gas explosions a constant danger. Coal miners became a recognised force in British political life, forming a vociferous and often militant lobby for better working conditions and a decent standard of living. This beautifully illustrated guide to Britain’s industrial heritage covers not just the mines, but the lives of the workers away from the pits, with a focus on the cultural and religious life of mining communities.

A glossy publication with plenty of full-colour photos and other illustrations. At £7.99, this is great value for illuminating the lives of your coal-mining kin. * Who Do You Think You Are Magazine *

ISBN: 9781784421205

Dimensions: 210mm x 149mm x 6mm

Weight: 152g

64 pages