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Fifty years ago Peter and Frank moved to Staffordshire with a promise of a job for life in the mines.
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DOWN THE MINES
By Peter Kenny Frank Moran
At the Apedale Heritage Centre they reflect on what it was like being an economic migrant and ask whether the experience is different for people who come to the UK looking for work today. Both men work at the mining heritage centre, giving talks and demonstrations on the history of the industry in the area.

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Title:
DOWN THE MINES
Contributor:
Peter Kenny Frank Moran
Length:
4.23 mins
Date:
18 Mar 2008
Source:
Video Nation UK
Country:
England - North West
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