It would frighten the tits off a current health and safety inspector - 50 odd years ago, we broke every rule in the book but kept safe by good pit sense. Every man looked out for his workmates and we got the job done
You raised the snow flake gen lad, I can also guarantee most of them are smarter than you ever were and most work harder, if they were born in ancient rome like you were they would have worked just as hard as you. give it a rest and get something out of life.
When you sat pealing an orange , grapefruit, or an uglyfruit, and suddenly you're surrounded with your mates, of course, most of us would share it. Just like when you opened your snuff tin and fingers would come from every direction. I miss those times. Now look at the crap where in ? Enjoy your cheap electricity electricity ! 🤔👍🏴
I remember one lad bringing down fish and chips in some type of thermos - he was not popular with the lads downwind trying to enjoy their dried up cheese butties
my grand father worked at denaby main..... my father worked at cadeby and appin in australia.... i worked 38 years as a deputy in australia and my son is an underground coalminer in australia ..... retired now, do i miss the work................. no, i miss the money
30 inch, 300 yards long and a gradient of 1 in 0.9 I would not have fitted into a 23 inch seam .... I had a 54inch chest back then and I was a tight fit in 30 inches
