The film tells the history of coal-mining from the 11th century until the present day. As digging developed, the hazards of flood, fire and poisonous fumes were added to an already dangerous occupation. The means to combat these dangers were only developed gradually. While following these technological developments, the film pays equal attention to the human factor, particularly during the period when women and children were employed in deep mines.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007625
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coal mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coalminers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Miners
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mines and mineral resources
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)