Tagged With "coal"

My Grand Father worked in UK Coalmines around the 1900s . Stories he could tell were both amazing and scarey. Miners were exempt from War Service during WW1 as they supplied an "Essential Service". Women were employed at the Mines but never went below ground. Mules were used below ground - pulling bogeys - and never came back to the surface during their lives.

Samantha shares some beautiful views of Vancouver from the Lookout Tower atop the Harbour Centre.

A look at an old coal port that was bustling with activity a century ago -- now a landmark.

DrFumblefinger visits Midland Provincial Park, situated near both the city of Drumheller and the famous Royal Tyrrell Museum. It was once the site of a large coal mine and an interpretative trail takes one through the history of coal mining in the region.

 The small town of Dayton, Washington, is one of those places where time seems to have stood still for a half century.   Dayton is in southeastern Washington state, in the farming area known as the Palouse. Driving through the town on a...

Travel Rob visits the moving and informative Cape Breton Miners Museum in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

It was amazing and the views were incredible. It made me want to enjoy the same experience at other revolving restaurants. Thanks for the comments and anniversary wishes.

As many times as I've visited Vancouver, I've never been to the top of this tower. Will have to make a point of doing so when I'm next there on a clear day. Vancouver is perhaps the most beautiful city in the world (I know, many places are), but the setting is absolutely magnificent. Sadly, it's been overpopulated and is now one of the most expensive cities in North America. But it still is lovely, as your blog so clearly shows. Thanks, Samantha!

Thanks for all the information Samantha! Amazing views of a beautiful city. I want to get back there someday.

So glad that you and Gene had a good time. Vancouver is a beautiful city but as the good Doctor mentioned it has become overpopulated and expensive. Looks like you had some very nice weather though. Dining in the tower is a great way to enjoy the view. The last time I did that was in the early 80s. Happy belated Anniversary as well.

Amazing light and cloud cover! Nicely done.

Thank you