What Was Life Like For A Fireman On The Titanic?

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Tony Robinson explores the lives of service workers during the Edwardian era, focusing on Arthur John Priest, a Titanic fireman, and Nelly, a lady's maid for a wealthy family. It details the backbreaking labor of Arthur and his fellow "Black Gang" firemen, who shovelled coal to keep ships running, as well as Nelly's exhausting duties managing her employer's wardrobe. Both were aboard the Titanic and survived the disaster. The video also highlights the harsh conditions faced by industrial workers and the remarkable story of Walter Tull, a pioneering black footballer and soldier who broke racial barriers in early 20th-century Britain. Welcome aboard Big Ships! We are your port of call for a captivating voyage through the giants of naval history. From the legendary ships of antiquity to colossal cargo carriers, we promise an ocean of content to quench your thirst. Anchors aweigh! Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u For any enquiries please email [email protected] This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.