THE NORTH RIDING PROJECT

The iron-miner is probably of a more intellectual turn than the collier, not so narrow and not so childlike.  But the pitman, in spite (or because) of his hard life and bad pay, is one of the best-tempered men.  He is very simple and straightforward, very generous, and greatly inclined to sport.  Indeed, he has brought the joys of betting to a fine art.  I should doubt if any one ever got so much value in excitement for his money as the collier.

Vale/North