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A black and white photo group of miners underground, walking forward led by a serious older man with a moustache wearing a helmet and holding a lamp. The face of the man behind is completely black with coal dust.Source: Ministry of Information, 1942, Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205199325

Energy in History exhibition

Follow the story of energy through the experiences of workers, local communities and citizens.

This online exhibition takes you from the dominance of coal to the oil boom and then the expansion of nuclear power and renewables.

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About Energy in History

More about the research projects behind the Energy in History website and the people who created the materials.

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Key publication from the research, articles, blogs and podcasts, plus more resources on energy ownership and Scotland's response to climate change. 

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