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Description: | Prior to WWI all coal at the pit was "hand got". This photograph shows the pillar & stall method of working. Note the different methods of roof support, chocks in the centre of the photograph, and on the left the more permanent system of packing waste materials. For more information about Birley East Colliery see: Winding Up a History of Birley East Colliery, A Rowles Ref: 622.33 SQ | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/ |
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01 Sheffield Woodhouse |
Subjects: | Sheffield | Source: | Sheffield Images | Creator: | Picture Sheffield Administrator | Identifier: | http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend... | Go to resource |
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