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Construction of the Seven Sisters Colliery, South Wales, begins; it is located on one of the richest coal sources in Britain.
Construction begins on the Seven Sisters Colliery in South Wales, tapping into one of Britain’s richest coal seams.
On March 11, 1872, work commenced on the Seven Sisters Colliery near Neath in South Wales, founded to exploit vast coal reserves.
Engineers designed deep shafts and modern ventilation systems to access some of Britain’s most productive seams.
The colliery’s opening spurred rapid industrial growth and transformed the local economy, attracting workers from across the region.
Coal from Seven Sisters fueled factories, railways, and steamships during the height of the Industrial Revolution.
The mine became emblematic of Welsh coal heritage, supporting communities for over a century.
Although it closed in 1988, its legacy endures in the history of Britain’s energy industry and labor movements.
1872
Seven Sisters Colliery
South Wales