Exhibiton label text: Fireplace, 20th century. An open fireplace is the most obvious use for coal. In 1922, Britain consumed 36 million tons of coal for domestic use. By 1975, however, this consumption had fallen to 7 million tons. This was because of the increased popularity of electricity and gas as more convenient, cleaner sources of power.
Digital image of .2 on Keeper’s computer – S:/Keeper/MyPictures/Exhibitions/DisplayNewVisitorCentre. Taken Sep. 2003.
.2 on display 8/99.
91.5×94.5×20.0cm