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National coal strike - demands of miners 1912
National coal strike, to secure a minimum wage that lasted from February to early April 1912. This table shows how the wages differ per day in Great Britain and Ireland during 1910, of boys, youths

Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick
530629 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

How the coal strike affected the iron industry
The coal strike affected the iron industry by shutting it down as the furnaces did not have enough resources to keep going. The iron furnaces in this period were forced to shut, Date: 1912

Strike scenes in Germany and Britain
Striking in Germany and Great Britain in 1912. Men in Germany who don't strike are protected by soldiers. A mass strike during the coal mining strikes in the UK. Date: 1912

How mines were ventilated
How the mines were ventilated and drainer. One of the reasons for the mine strike of 1912 was the poor maintenance of ventilation and draining of the mines

Women and children, mining
Women and children of the mining districts. Children would gather coal. A Typical Pit-brow Woman; She was one of the 6, 221 females employed above ground

Coal Supplies in England which were gradually used up because of the coal strike. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom

Samuel Plimsoll MP (1824-1898) - English politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draught)

Women Digging for Coal during 1912 Miners Strike
The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main aim was securing a minimum wage

Ernest Bevin with Ramsay Macdonald at the time he supported the dockers claims for a minimum wage at the transport workers court of inquiry. Date: 1920

Undulated and least carychium, Carychium undulatum and Carychium minimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Meteorological instruments
Instruments of meteorology. Daniel Rutherfords minimum thermometer 1, three-scale thermometer with hygrometer 2, pronosticon 3 and hair-tension hygrometer 4

Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges (colour litho)
6015845 Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges)

Decorated Initial Q Northern Italy Italy third quarter
Decorated Initial Q; Northern Italy, Italy; third quarter of 9th century; Iron gall and red lead (minimum) inks applied with pen and brush on parchment; Leaf: 30.3 x 21.3 cm (11 15, 16 x 8 3, 8 in.)

Decorated Initial T Northern Italy Italy third quarter
Decorated Initial T; Northern Italy, Italy; third quarter of 9th century; Iron gall and red lead (minimum) inks applied with pen and brush on parchment; Leaf: 30.3 x 21.3 cm (11 15, 16 x 8 3, 8 in.)

On strike: the colliers family at home, 1912
On strike: the colliers family at home in South Wales. A study from life by Fortunino Matania. The national strike ended after 37 days, with the introduction of the minimum wage act. 1912

Coal strike of 1912
National coal strike of 1912. Workers went on strike from February to early April, to secure a minimum wage. 1912

Driver Peers Ahead
The driver peers ahead from his open footplate which gives him only minimum protection from rain and wind, hail and snow. Date: 1888

Height measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his height measured by a senior instructor, Station Officer Butt. The brigade minimum is 5 feet 7 inches in stockinged feet

Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

Advertising card for a Touring Caravan Company
Advertising card for a Completely Equipped Touring Caravan Company - Charles Rickards Ltd. of Mayfair, London. Maximum Pleasure - Minimum Expense. Date: circa 1910s

London Dockers Strike, September 1889. Among the aims was establishment of minimum wage of 6d (2.5 pence per hour) but it failed. Picture shows Father Neptunes float in the procession

London Dock Labourers Strike 1889: Scenes along the strikers procession. Among aims of strike was establishment of minimum wage of 6d (2.5p) per hour, but it failed.From The Illustrated London News

Open Northwest Passage, 2012 C014 / 0113
Open Northwest Passage. Satellite image of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago taken on the 3rd August 2012. Sea ice has receded enough to open up the route

Open Northwest Passage, 2012 C014 / 0112
Open Northwest Passage. Satellite image of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago taken on the 3rd August 2012. Sea ice has receded enough to open up the route

Height measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his height measured by a senior instructor, Station Officer Butt. The brigade minimum is 5 feet 7 inches in stockinged feet

Sun with sunspots over four days, from 2nd to 5th April 2006. Sunspots are dark regions on the surface of the Sun. They are seen moving from left to right due to the rotation of the Sun

Minimum-maximum thermometer designed to float for use in water evaporation measurements. It is used together with a device to measure the level of the water (not seen)

Egyptian Women
Two women pay a visit to a friend : they have to raise their veils to drink, of course, but have learnt to do so without revealing more than a minimum

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"Minimum: Uncovering the Depths of Historical Struggles and Resilience" In 1912, amidst the turmoil of a national coal strike, miners united to fight for their demands. The chest measurement of London Fire Brigade applicants seemed trivial compared to the dire circumstances faced by these workers. As the coal strike raged on, its impact reverberated throughout industries like iron production. With dwindling supplies, factories struggled to keep up with demand, revealing how interconnected our world truly is. Scenes from Germany and Britain showcased striking miners standing together in solidarity. Their determination echoed through mine tunnels as innovative ventilation systems were implemented to ensure safety underground. Amidst this chaos, women and children found themselves thrust into mining work - a testament to their resilience and unwavering spirit. They dug alongside men during this tumultuous time when every ounce of coal mattered. England's coal supplies became increasingly scarce during this period. Samuel Plimsoll MP fought tirelessly for fair distribution while advertisements like Vim highlighted the importance of cleanliness even amidst societal unrest. The colliers' families felt the weight of the strike at home; their lives disrupted as they stood firmly behind their loved ones fighting for better conditions. It was a time that tested familial bonds but also revealed incredible strength within communities. Ernest Bevin's support for dockers' claims shed light on his dedication towards improving working conditions across various sectors - an advocate for those often overlooked or marginalized. Even in times marked by struggle and strife, history reveals stories that inspire us today. From women digging deep into mineshafts to politicians championing workers' rights, "minimum" becomes more than just a word – it embodies resilience against all odds.