In describing the coal mines of France, Emile Zola wrote: “A nightmarish universe of slavery and a pitiless Dante’s Hell”. At the Mining History Centre in Lewarde near Douai in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France we descend to a simulated depth of 480 metres and gain insight to the horrific mining conditions faced by the workers in 1884. For more information: check out episode #99 in the International category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.