Rhondda Coal - Former Export Markets

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Uses of Rhondda coal worldwide early in the twentieth century.

History of the uses of Rhondda coal - both in steam trains and ships.Historical evidence is used to explain importance of coal to transport and world economies in the early parts of the twentieth century.
From: Coal Stories Tonypandy
First broadcast : 09 November 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain, Twentieth century world

Keywords : Coal industry, Transport, Railways, Rhondda,

Notes : This clip is useful to explore the nature of the steam age, railways, steam ships and the importance of Rhondda coal in the early years of the 20th century


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