Coal Mine Working Conditions in 1927

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Miners at work underground in the 1920's.

A reconstruction of coal miners struggling underground in 1927 cutting coal and filling the dram. Good description of the hardness of working conditions underground.
From: Coal House Omnibus 1
First broadcast : 28 October 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain

Keywords : Coal industry

Notes : An excellent way to show how it felt to work underground. Shows the cramped conditions underground that the men had to endure. Compare to modern day jobs. Classroom discussion - would pupils like to work underground? See Coal House

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