Kev Pattison says many miners' lamps were thrown into landfill when the coal mines closed [Supplied] The family of a former pit worker has been reunited with his retirement lamp, thanks to a ...

The first factory for the Guy’s Dropper, one of the most popular miners’ lamps ever made, was a back porch on Douglas Avenue. The Guy’s Dropper was a carbide lamp, which uses a mix of water and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This lamp's manufacturer is unknown, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This cotton miner’s cap has a leather ...

An Australian mining company has rolled out an underground digital network incorporating radio frequency identification to improve safety by tracking its staff and equipment. Anglo Coal has just ...

The family of a former pit worker has been reunited with his retirement lamp, thanks to a passionate restorer who chose sentiment over profit. Kev Pattison bought the lamp dedicated to Les Bausor, who ...