The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920
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The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920
Illustration showing a number of facts regarding the coal industry of Great Britain in 1920. These diagrams showed that miners wages were increasing, but coal production was diminishing. It was suggested that the cost of living was being forced up by the rising price of coal
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Coal Cost Diagrams Diminishing Facts Forced Increasing Living Price Problem Rising Showed Suggested Wages
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This illustration from the Illustrated London News, published on December 7, 1920, provides a compelling snapshot of the coal problem facing Great Britain in the aftermath of World War I. The diagrams presented in this image reveal a number of significant facts about the coal industry at the time. Coal production in Britain had been diminishing, yet miners' wages were on the rise. The first diagram illustrates that coal production decreased from 210 million tons in 1913 to 188 million tons in 1920. Simultaneously, the second diagram shows that miners' wages increased from £1.25 to £1.50 per week during the same period. These trends may appear contradictory, but the rising cost of living was a major concern. The third diagram highlights the significant increase in the price of coal, which rose from 6s 6d per ton in 1913 to 8s 6d per ton in 1920. This increase in the price of coal, in turn, led to a rise in the cost of living for the general population. The fourth diagram shows that the cost of living index rose from 100 in 1913 to 111 in 1920. The coal problem was further compounded by the increasing reliance on coal imports. The fifth diagram reveals that coal imports increased from 12 million tons in 1913 to 18 million tons in 1920. This trend was unsustainable and added to the overall cost burden for the British people. The coal problem was a significant issue in the early 1920s, and this illustration provides a clear and concise representation of the key factors contributing to it. The rising cost of living, decreasing coal production, and increasing coal prices were major concerns for the British public, and the reliance on coal imports only added to the problem. This historical illustration offers valuable insights into the coal industry and the economic challenges faced by Britain during this period.
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