This documentary, looking at 900 years of coal mining history of was made for the British National Coal Board ( NCB ) in 1958.
Enjoy.
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Uk Abandoned Mine Explores on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsW2E1LQ7EETG9NQgij2dWA?disable_polymer=true