coal mining in 19th century britain

coal mining in 19th century britain

1. types of mines

   • spiral pit
   • bell pit
   • adit pit
   • trap pit
   • horse engine

2. dangers

   • flooding
   • lack of ventalation
   • machinery collapsing
   • cave-ins
   • gas build ups
   • the "black spit"

3. mining jobs

   • bearer
   • hewer
   • trapper
   • puller

4. mining act's

   • 1842 commission report
   • 1842 mining act
     • women and children < 10
       • banned from underground
     • children > 15
       • no winding gear