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Coal picking from tip

Courtesy of Kindly donated by Mrs D J Dernley

Mansfield Woodhouse
England

In 1926, coal miners took part in the 'General Strike' brought about due to the proposals to reduce miner's pay and increase their working hours. Although the General Strike was officially over on 11 May 1926, the miner's were not happy with their settlement and continued to strike. For several months the miners held out, but by October 1926 hardship forced men to begin to drift back to the mines. By the end of November most miners had reported back to work. However, many were victimized and remained unemployed for many years. Those that were employed were forced to accept longer hours, lower wages and district agreement. 'Coal Picking' went on during the strike as local people (including miners) could not get any coal.

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