Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.

The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.

Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.

Sam is found.

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.

Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.

Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.

Sam's mother falls pregnant. Sam’s father sends a letter asking for money to be sent to him so that he can come home ...

Dora passes away in hospital giving birth to a son, Leslie. Alan, devastated, decides to go south to look for work, l...

Frank is worried about Sam’s education and his grandfather wants to send him to a charity boarding school. Alan and G...

Sam is at boarding school, hating it and longing to go home, but can’t, because of a diphtheria outbreak in Skellerto...

Sam’s uncle Toby sets up a garment factory in the old chapel, providing work for the women of Skellerton, leaving the...