firematt422 on July 12nd, 2017 at 13:18 UTC »
Yes, the oft forgotten Belgiums from Belgia.
SassyMoron on July 12nd, 2017 at 14:49 UTC »
Just finished The Road to Wigan Pier on Audible (by George Orwell) and I highly recommend it if you're curious about what life was like for coal miners in the early 20th century.
The_Gooch_Median on July 12nd, 2017 at 14:51 UTC »
Back in my day we died in our 40s after retiring from a 35 year career.
![image showing Belgium coal miners crammed into a coal mine elevator, coming up after a day of work, circa 1900. [503 × 640]](f450ca8a-7239-5140-98d3-883a09547289.jpg)
firematt422 on July 12nd, 2017 at 13:18 UTC »
Yes, the oft forgotten Belgiums from Belgia.
SassyMoron on July 12nd, 2017 at 14:49 UTC »
Just finished The Road to Wigan Pier on Audible (by George Orwell) and I highly recommend it if you're curious about what life was like for coal miners in the early 20th century.
The_Gooch_Median on July 12nd, 2017 at 14:51 UTC »
Back in my day we died in our 40s after retiring from a 35 year career.