The Great Northern Miners by Ken Smith
The miners made the North-East. Their contribution to the region's social and economic development was fundamental. The Great Northern Miners tells the story of the men and boys who toiled underground beneath the streets and fields of Northumberland and County Durham to win the coal and daily faced appalling hazards such as gas, flooding and roof falls. Beginning with the early pits of the 13th Century and ending with the closure of the North-East's last deep mine, Ellington, in 2005, it is a story of courage and unequalled comradeship, highlighting the grassroots of the region's people. Jean and Ken Smith interviewed many former miners and their families who generously contributed their memories.
Ken Smith is a sub-editor on The Journal, Newcastle. He has written several books on Tyne shipbuilding and engineering. Jean Smith, a retired community midwife, is an historical researcher and skilled interviewer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857951196 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857951190 |
| Title | The Great Northern Miners |
| Author | Ken Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Newcastle Libraries & Information Service |
| Year published | 2008-04-22 |
| Number of pages | 193 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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