Margaret Hedley
Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century: Hannah's Story
Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century: Hannah's Story
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Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century: Hannah's Story highlights the importance of women's roles in the coal-mining industry during the Victorian period and the challenges they faced.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2019
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
The Durham Coalfield's success and its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution are largely attributed to influential landowners and coal-mining industry workers during the Victorian period. However, the home life that supported the miners, particularly their wives, has received limited attention. These women, known as "miners' wives," played a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere at home despite facing numerous hardships. They worked tirelessly, often under poor social conditions, to provide attractive, healthy, and happy homes for their husbands. Their dedication and selflessness were remarkable, as they operated on less rest, consumed less food when necessary, and bore the immense physical and emotional burden of work and worry regarding their family's safety. "Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century: Hannah's Story" is a captivating exploration of the role of women in the Durham Coalfield, shedding light on their experiences and contributions.
Weight: 248g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750989886
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