A History of the Durham Miners' Association

By John Wilson

Book Overview

""A History Of The Durham Miners������� Association, 1870-1904"" is a book written by John Wilson and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Durham Miners������� Association, a trade union that represented coal miners in the Durham coalfield during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the period from the founding of the association in 1870 to 1904, a time of significant social and economic change in the United Kingdom. It documents the struggles and achievements of the association in securing better working conditions, higher wages, and improved safety measures for its members. Wilson's book also delves into the political and social context of the time, including the rise of socialism and the role of the miners' union in the wider labor movement. The author draws on a range of sources, including union records, contemporary newspaper reports, and personal accounts from miners themselves.Overall, ""A History Of The Durham Miners������� Association, 1870-1904"" provides a valuable insight into the history of the labor movement in the UK, and the role of trade unions in improving working conditions and protecting workers' rights. It is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal mining industry, the labor movement, and the social history of the UK.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165278049
• ISBN13: 9781165278046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"