Coal Strike, Mar. 1912 "Gleaning coal From Old Pit Banks." Photographed by William Blake.

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Date:March 1912

Description:A picture taken in Stoke-on-Trent during the miner's strike of March 1912.

Men, women and children collect loose coal from the pit banks.

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Working Wear Women's Wear Strikes & Demonstrations Prominent Individuals People Mining & Quarrying Men's Wear Costume & Textiles Celebrations, Events & Disasters Business, Trade & Industry 20th Century Costume

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Read more about the strike of 1912 in this article by Peter Gill.* Learn more about the strike of 1912 at Staffordshire Past-Track.*

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Creators: Mr William Blake - Creator

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Source: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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