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Through documents, the Wigan area can trace its coal mining activities as far back as 650 years, and for a brief spell in the late 19th century Wigan itself was proudly known as 'Coalopolis'. This book provides an insight into the lives and working conditions of Wigan area miners, and offers a testament to the region and its coal mining legacy.

Wigan Coalfield

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    A Paperback / softback by Alan Davies, Len Hudson

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 1 November 1999
      ISBN-13 9780752417240
      978-0752417240
      ISBN-10 075241724X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Through documents, the Wigan area can trace its coal mining activities as far back as 650 years, and for a brief spell in the late 19th century Wigan itself was proudly known as 'Coalopolis'. This book provides an insight into the lives and working conditions of Wigan area miners, and offers a testament to the region and its coal mining legacy.

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