Riches Beneath the Earth

Fred's fascination with mining led him not just to dig his own coal mine in his back garden but was also used to make viewers aware of the skills of miners and engineers, and the dangers and hardships faced by miners throughout history.

Writing:
  • Fred Dibnah

Stars:
Release Date: 2006-07-11
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 0.0/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English

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The Victorian Gentleman
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