Summary
This micro film charts the rise of the coal barons on the Ipswich field and explores the disparity in wealth between the barons and the local miners. In addition to the Wright family at Tivoli, the film profiles prominent coal baron and politician Lewis Thomas, also known as the Coal King. Thomas built a castle on the hill at Blackstone that overlooked the surrounding Ipswich countryside.
Special Notes/Achievement
Released as bonus material for DVD and online distribution, this short film is one of nine micro documentaries constructed from unused material collected for the feature documentary Blood On The Coal (2015).
Author: J Bird, 2023