Yes, mines have existed in Britain since prehistoric times and they were many mines in Victorian Britain furnishing the coal and metal ores that British industry needed.
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Victorian coal mines could extend to depths of several hundred feet underground, depending on the specific location and vein of coal being mined. Some mines reached depths of over 1,000 feet. Workers often faced dangerous conditions due to collapses, flooding, and poor ventilation.
The Victorian miners used picks and axes as tools in lead mines. These workers also used head lights to see.
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204 children died