Through the folk songs of Bob Fox and Benny Graham the history of coal mining is preserved. They capture perfectly the trials and tribulations of working underground, in that place so aptly described as ‘The Pit’. Throughout the hardships and privations the coal miners retained a great sense of humour, this too is reflected in the songs of Bob and Benny. In the years to come when memories fade and words like ‘cracket’ ‘chummins’ and ‘inbye’ are no longer used, people will learn much from this excellent compilation
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