While looking at a Census from 1871 I noticed the occupation of Coal Whipper.
Picture from 1887 The whippers brought the coal up from below deck using a pulley system. The coal was then swung onto the quay or into a lighter. Coal was brought to London by colliers from the north of England.
I also found a 1843 Parliamentary bill about them in Hansard
Picture from 1887 The whippers brought the coal up from below deck using a pulley system. The coal was then swung onto the quay or into a lighter. Coal was brought to London by colliers from the north of England.
I also found a 1843 Parliamentary bill about them in Hansard