Firedamp and Davy Lamps

Project Overview

How did it feel to work in a coal mine? How has the coal mining industry changed over the years and does it have a future? Explore these questions and more in this special project about the coal industry and its impact on the UK.

What’s included

Firedamp and Davy Lamps is a comprehensive history project that boasts an array of essentials including:

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Firedamp and Davy Lamps provides a structured approach to history, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subjects

Art and design
English
Geography
History
PSHE
Science

Topics

Coal mining
Impact of coal industry
Industrial history
Local significance