Ponies, People & Mines!

1. In which pit did 26 children lose their lives on the 4th of July in the 1838 mine accident?
4. The easiest and most convenient type of mining found in many countries such as Australia, China & South Africa! (2 words joined by a '-')
6. Pit ponies must be trained to turn around in small spaces, this is known as ________.
8. Coal is a ________ rock originally composed over 300 million years ago from the decay of plants.
11. What very essential yet boring and lonely role did children have in the mines in order to control ventilation doors?
12. A ________ mostly shovelled coal picked by the hewer into coal tubs!

1. The long manes and tails of pit ponies were ________ (clipped very short!).
2. As a leisure activity, many pit ponies took part in ________ events!
3. Ventilation doors in the mines were vital! A ‘downcast' shaft for fresh air to be brought in and an ‘________' shaft for stale air to be brought out!
5. The ________ - ________ technique was initially used to support the roofs of mines by excavating around strong columns of coal. (2 words joined by a '-')
7. Pit ponies became so adapted to the darkness that they developed an ability to see in the dark! Right or Wrong?
9. Pests in mines were kept under control by fluffy & vicious rat-catchers known as ________! :)
10. Coal is uncovered from layers called Seams and layers of rock called ________.