Because it was cold.
Then days ago
Chimneys were essential in Victorian times primarily for improving indoor air quality and safety in homes heated by coal-burning stoves and fireplaces. They facilitated the proper venting of smoke and harmful gases, reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire hazards. Additionally, the design and construction of chimneys became a symbol of status and architectural style during the era, reflecting the growing importance of home aesthetics in urban environments. Overall, chimneys played a crucial role in the health and comfort of Victorian households.
Possibly 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. Wow. In funeral pyres. In the second century (100 AD) coal is mentioned as a heating source in England. See links.
Coal began to replace the wood in the 1800s because the wood became scarce in some places. in the 1900s coal replace wood as a chief energy source because of its many used such as the fuel for steam engines which powered the many railroad engines popular during the period, and fuel for the steam turbines used in the production for electricity.
Coal was first used as a fuel in ancient China around 3,000 BC, where it was burned for heating and cooking. Its use spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, where it became increasingly important during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries. By then, coal was a primary energy source, powering steam engines and factories, significantly impacting industrial growth.
In coal mines.
carts i guess
In the Victorian Era, the majority of power was generated by steam, which was done by burning coal. The increased urbanization and Industrial Revolution created the need for much more power, and therefore more coal to generate it.
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I believe it was during the Permian and Pennsylvanian eras.
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A lump of coal
Coal is formed from plants, which turned into peat, then lignite, then coal.
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Coal miners in the Victorian era were paid low wages, typically earning around 15-25 shillings per week. The work was extremely dangerous and the conditions were harsh, leading to widespread poverty among coal miners and their families.
They worked as farmers, in Coal mines, as chimney sweeprs etc...