End of an era as Britain's last deep coal mine closes

AFP English
AFP English
  • 8 years ago
It's an industry that fuelled a revolution and helped to create an empire, but Britain's last deep coal mine is closing on Friday - falling victim to cheap foreign imports and the switch to green energy

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