Douglas Bank Colliery, Wigan 1893, Davy type lamp
Images of miners with actual Davy type lamps are very rare, this miner in 1893 has a shielded Davy, he could on some types rotate the shield to stop strong ventilation currents extinguishing his flame. looking at all the layers of clothing he has on it must be pretty draughty where he was working, perhaps near pit bottom or near air doors.
When you think, this man's father may have been born at the end of the 18th century.
Douglas Bank Colliery, Wigan 1893, Davy type lamp
Images of miners with actual Davy type lamps are very rare, this miner in 1893 has a shielded Davy, he could on some types rotate the shield to stop strong ventilation currents extinguishing his flame. looking at all the layers of clothing he has on it must be pretty draughty where he was working, perhaps near pit bottom or near air doors.
When you think, this man's father may have been born at the end of the 18th century.