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Mining Review 13th Year No. 7
Bobby Charlton and his brothers Gordon and Jack meet their father Bert, a miner, as he clocks off from work.
Overview
Bobby Charlton and his brothers Gordon and Jack meet their father Bert, a miner, as he clocks off from work at Linton Colliery, near Ashington. They enjoy some snooker and jazz at home before Mrs Charlton dishes up dinner - and they squeeze in a kickabout later. Also in this issue of the mining cinemagazine is a VIP visit to several Northumberland pits from Richard Wood, Minister of Fuel and Power; and a look at a coal-powered iron foundry in Stirlingshire which makes stoves and cookers.
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