So, this Almanac and Diary of 1896 contains a comprehensive guide to being or becoming a Colliery Manager. It includes exam questions, info on types of coal, how to feed pit ponies and build colliery schools. Very little on health and safety although I did find this small section on treating asphyxia which was a page slotted in after the How to Calculate the Dimensions of a Centrifugal Fan section. My favourite point was No.3, but there were further notes on the application of mustard plasters and heated bricks and the stretching of arms above the head to allow oxygen into the lungs. This was also recommended for the patient.
Interesting 125 year old lunch order. Didn't know you could eat fairies. ... See more
