This illustrated book tells the story of the female colliery surface workers, or pit brow women, of the Wigan coalfield. The numbers of women working in mines grew vastly after the expansion of the coal industry in the mid- to late eighteenth century. The practice continued until the Children's Employment Commission 1842 outlawed women working below ground, leading to many families suffering huge losses of earnings. In Lancashire, many...
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Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs4361754105
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Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # wbs3144672880
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Pit Brow Women of the Wigan Coalfield This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780752439129
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002650057
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Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780752439129
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Seller: Carmarthenshire Rare Books, Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. paperback, illustrated, 128 pages, fine. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B165. Seller Inventory # 132700
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Seller: Rickaro Books BA PBFA, Wakefield, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Reprint. A fine as new copy. 136pp. Seller Inventory # 057633
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.21x6.46x0.39 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk075243912X
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