Title
A Lancashire colliery pit-brow women
Caption
A Lancashire colliery pit-brow women. In 1887 some of these women travelled to London to lobby the Home Secretary to resist the proposed clause in the Mines Regulation Bill which would prevent them doing this traditional work which was, by many, thought unsuitable for women. From "The Illustrated London News" (London, 28 May 1887). Engraving. England. Mining. Coal. Female labour.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009809P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,3Mb (2,1Mb) / 11,8in x 7,7in / 3543 x 2296 (300dpi)