A History of Durham Mining
Describes the coal mining industry in the county, from the formation of coal to modern methods of extraction. Includes a history of two pits, and a listing of mining disasters in the Durham Coalfield.
Aberfan Disaster
An account of the disaster of 21 October 1966; also includes an overview of the government and public response, and links to other sources.
Alderley Edge Mines
Information about the mines, their history and their current state. Located in Alderley, Cheshire.
Bedwas Navigation Colliery
An illustrated account of an Edwardian colliery which closed in 1985, Trethomas Coke Plant, and the South Wales coalfield.
Bevin Boys
An account of the 10% of boys conscripted to work in the mines, rather than in the armed services, during the Second World War.
British Mining Database
Portal includes links to general information, local sites, societies, working mines, and museums.
Carn Brea Mining Society
Activities include building restoration, old mine site clearance and preservation of old milling equipment. Includes membership details, field visits, and event schedule.
Coal Mining History Resource Centre
History of coal mining. Features a database of mining deaths, accounts of mining disasters, historical texts, and the 1842 Royal Commission Reports on children in the mines.
Coal Mining in North Staffordshire
Online exhibition provides an overview of the coal industry in the North Staffordshire coal fields from the 13th century until the closure of the last pit in 1998; includes articles, photos and audio-visual resources. [Keele University]
Coalfield Web Materials
Provides an insight into the social, political and cultural life of the South Wales Coalfield during the 19th and 20th centuries; includes audio and video interviews, and photographs. [Based on the holdings of the South Wales Coalfield Collection at University of Wales Swansea]
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