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Mining conditions
The underground conditions of the coal miners in Edwardian Britain. Pony hauling truck is seen here. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom in response to these conditions. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage. After 37 days, the government intervened and ended the strike by passing the Coal Mines Act, establishing a minimum wage for the first time. The strike began at the end of February in Alfreton, Derbyshire and spread nationwide. Nearly one million miners took part. It ended on 6 April after 37 days. The strike caused considerable disruption to train and shipping schedules. Date: 1912
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