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  1. Compressed air in mining (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on a breakthrough in coal mining using compressed air; Tom Peters, North Derbyshire Chief Engineer explains the system. Reporter not identified.

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  2. Up a Coal Mine

    Date released
    6 Sep 1954
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1318
    NoS ID
    019495
    Story no
    2 / 10

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Up a Coal Mine. DESCRIPTION: In the Canadian Rockies of Southern Alberta, an open cast coal mine produces vast quantities of soft coal. Lorries bring the coal from the mine 7,000 feet...

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  3. Network (1981)

    Genre
    Documentary

    Metro Radio Manchester presents The Hartley Colliery Disaster, a look back at the 1862 mining disaster at Hartley Colliery, Northumberland in which over 200 miners died.

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  4. Gormley on mine tragedy (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Joe Gormley, President of the NUM, on the accidental explosion in the Golborne pit, in which 3 men died. Gormley reminds the public that this is the price of coal, and promises a full inquiry to find out...

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  5. Mining tragedy (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Energy Secretary Tony Benn on where he was and his actions following the news of the [Golborne Colliery, Lancashire] pit explosion, and the repercussions of the unfortunate events.

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  6. NCB wage offer - Derek Ezra view (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board (NCB), on a wage deal offered to mineworkers. Male interviewer not identified.

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  7. Mining In The Open

    Date released
    24 May 1926
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1583
    NoS ID
    080095
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Digging for coal in waste tips, Cardiff.

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  8. Gormley on miners’ pay offer (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    President of the NUM, Joe Gormley, states he is optimistic the miners will receive the right settlement, to get them over the next two years - difficult years, due to the government’s indecision as far as...

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  9. Proposed coal industry cuts (1983)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on proposed cuts in the mining industry by the National Coal Board (NCB) prior to the appointment of Ian MacGregor as chairman. Includes interview with Norman Siddall, outgoing NCB Chairman. Male...

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  10. Miners strike - Ned Smith on intimidation (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    National Coal Board industrial relations manager Ned Smith on miners being afraid to return to work because of fear and intimidation. Male interviewer not identified.

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