Abstract
In 1700 Britain produced about 2.5 million tonnes of coal: in 1854, the first year that official figures became available, the output had risen to 64.7 million tonnes. This increase reflects the importance of coal in the industrialisation of Britain. It formed a vital link with many parts of the economy and provided the platform for the expansion of many industries, particularly the iron industry. During this period mines became deeper and miners faced hardship and increasing danger in winning the ‘black diamond’.
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Taylor, D. (1988). The Coal Industry 1700–1850. In: Mastering Economic and Social History. Macmillan Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-19377-6_6
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