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Modernisation of the South Yorkshire coalfields, Cadeby Colliery, near Doncaster, 1955. Civil engineers make preparations for a concrete pour on the site of the new heapstead at Cadeby Colliery
Visit to a Durham Pit, 1936 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York visiting a Durham colliery on 29 July 1936, wearing regulation overalls and scarves
A royal miner, c1930s (1936). The Prince of Wales prepares to descend Cumner pit, Cardiff. From Edward The Eighth - Our King, by A.V. Groom. [Allied Newspapers Limited, London, 1936]
The Prince of Wales visiting a miners cottage in the Northeast of England, 1929 (1936). The Prince during a tour of the mining districts of Durham and Northumberland
Featherstone riots: the soldiers firing on the people, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur SalmonFeatherstone riots: the soldiers firing on the people, 1893 (1906). Two miners from the Yorkshire town were killed when troops opened fire during a strike
Cabin in a coal pit. Stereoscopic card detail
Work girls at the Wigan Collieries, late 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol IX
Soldiers convoying coal carts during the strike, Sheffield, c1920. Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
A coal mine lockout, South Wales, 1875. Mine workers negotiate the setting of accounts and the granting of leave to pick coal on the tips. From The Illustrated London News (20 February 1875)
Bradley coal mine, near Bilston, 1886. From Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, volume I, by Charles Tomlinson
Opening of the London Coal Exchange, Royal Procession, Custom-House Quay, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)
The pawn office at Merthyr-Tydfil, Wales, 1875. Mining families pawn possessions during the lock-out in South Wales. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 February 1875)
Fete in celebration of winning the coal on the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale railway, 1851Fete in celebration of winning the coal on the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale railway, Wales, 1851. A print from the Illustrated London News, (23 August 1851)
The Mines of Lievin: Calonne Pit, Artois, France, World War I, 1915. Artist: Francois FlamengThe Mines of Lievin: Calonne Pit, Artois, France, World War I, 1915
Coal Mines at Ying-Tih, China, c1840. Artist: W A Le PetitCoal Mines at Ying-Tih, China, c1840
The Socialist Emulation, 1929. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich MoorThe Socialist Emulation, 1929
Coal mining disaster, Oaks Colliery, Barnsley, Yorkshire, December 1866. 350 people were killed in the disaster including a number who perished in the second
Coal miner working a narrow seam, c1864. The miner is crouching on the floor and, with a pickaxe, is holing out or scuffling out the coal
Coal mining accident, Tynewydd Colliery, South Wales, April 1877 (c1885). Artist: William Heysham OverendCoal mining accident, Tynewydd Colliery, South Wales, April 1877 (c1885). Volunteers digging through an obstruction to rescue colleagues trapped in flooded workings in the Tynewydd Colliery in
Coal mining accident, Seaham Colliery, County Durham, 1880 (c1895). Men being lowered down the pit shaft in a coal tub to begin rescue operations after the disaster of September 1880
Early 19th century coal miner working a narrow seam, c1868. The miner, stripped to the waist, is lying on his side and, with a pickaxe, is holing out or scuffling coal
The Bottom of the Shaft, 1862. Wagons of coal are being wheeled to the pit shaft, placed in a cage and hauled to the surface. From The Popular Encyclopaedia. (Glasgow and London, 1862)
Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert PollardBarge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Financed largely by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater (1736-1803)
Pithead at Hebburn Colliery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne area, 1860. The engine house (left) provides power for the winding gear (centre) which is raising baskets (corves)
Woman and boy drawing a corve containing 3-4 cwt of coal, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848. The woman wears a harness around her waist, passing between her legs and attached to a sledge by a chain
Boy putter drawing a truck containing coal along a 24 inch high seam, Halifax, Yorkshire, 1848Boy putter drawing a truck containing 2 1/4 cwt of coal along a 24 inch high seam, Halifax, Yorkshire, 1848. This illustrates the hardship of conditions underground in the British coal industry in
Woman and children coal putters, Mid and East Lothian, Scotland, 1848. Artist: J ChristieWoman and children coal putters, Mid and East Lothian, Scotland, 1848. From A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries by Matthias Dunn. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848)
Boy putters moving coal in a narrow seam, Lancashire, England, 1848. From A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries by Matthias Dunn. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848)
The coal miner carrying his tools and safety his lamp, 1890. From Mining and Ore Dressing Machinery. (London, 1890)
Coal mining: sending baskets (corves) of coal to the surface of a mine, 1852. From The Wonders of Home by Grandfather Grey. (London, 1852)
Woman putter dragging a sledge of coal along a narrow seam, South Wales, c1848
Boy pushing a truck loaded with coal from the coal face to the bottom of the pit shaft, c1848. On the right of the picture squats a smaller boy, the trapper
Rail mounted coal cutting machine, 1864. This was powered by compressed air produced by a steam engine at the pithead
Aftermath of a mining accident, Montceau-les-Mines, France, 1895. Pit-head scene showing the reactions of friends and relatives as victims of a fire-damp (mainly Methane)
Coal mining accident, Courrieres Mines, Pas-de-Calais, France, 1906. Anxious friends and relatives wait at the pit-head while bodies of the victims who died when the roof fell in are brought to
Coal miners trapped underground by a roof fall, Courrieres Mines, Pas-de-Calais, France, 1906. The miners survived by eating carrots and oats they found in the pit pony stables
Sketch of the Harrington Mill Pitt Colliery, County Durham, early 19th century. Artist: MiddlemistSketch of the Harrington Mill Pitt Colliery, County Durham, early 19th century. View of the pit head, showing the steam engine house
Section of a Coal Mine, 1860. Artist: Thomas DickSection of a Coal Mine, 1860. A general pit head scene showing an engine house for a steam engine, the pit head winding gear and the underground areas of the mine in cross section
Underground scene in a coal mine, 1860. Full baskets (corves) of coal being loaded on a tram wagon using a crane. Pit ponies were used to haul coal underground
Bottom of a pit shaft in a coal mine with a train of loaded wagons, 1860Bottom of a pit shaft in a coal mine with a train of loaded wagons waiting to be hoisted to the surface, 1860. The coal wagons have flanged wheels
Ormonde Colliery, Derbyshire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonOrmonde Colliery, Derbyshire, England, 20th century. The last pit in the Heanor region which closed in 1970. Many former Derbyshire miners transferred to pits in the Nottinghamshire
Ormonde Colliery, 1920sOrmonde Colliery, a building used for coal, 1920s
Pit Pony pulling truckPit Pony pulling a truck with pit props
Coal miner at pit head
The Pit Deputy prepares for shot firing, stemming the charge in a Yorkshire coal mine
Boy putter dragging a sledge of coal along a narrow seam, South Wales, 1848. From A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries by Matthias Dunn. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848)
A firedamp explosion, France, 1892. Artist: F MeaulleA firedamp explosion in a French coal mine, France, 1892. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1892
Woman carrying a load of coal up a turnpike spiral stair, Scottish, 1848Woman carrying a load of coal up a turnpike spiral stair, Scottish. From Matthias Dunn A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848. Engraving