Henry III granting licence to dig coal
Henry III granting licence to dig coal in 1234. Different historical moments when coal was first noted to be used. The King is seen here giving permission to men in Newcastle to dig coal. The drawing also notes the different historical moments coal has been seen, such as mention in the roman times and in the ninth century
Picture No
13744021
Media ID
46790964
Size
3308px x 5000px
(6.4MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by Ernest Prater, The Sphere, March 23, 1912, p323
Date
1234
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