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Coal Mining in Britain (Paperback) Loot Price: R229
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Coal Mining in Britain (Paperback): Richard Hayman

Coal Mining in Britain (Paperback)

Richard Hayman

Series: Shire Library

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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.

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Imprint: Shire Publications Ltd
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Shire Library
Release date: August 2016
Authors: Richard Hayman
Dimensions: 210 x 149 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 978-1-78442-120-5
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Mining industry
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > Coal & solid fuel industries
Books > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history
LSN: 1-78442-120-0
Barcode: 9781784421205

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