Back to July 1970 and the banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery which was closed a year earlier.Back to July 1970 and the banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery which was closed a year earlier.
Back to July 1970 and the banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery which was closed a year earlier.

11 nostalgic reminders of the collieries of the North East- what are your memories?

By Evie Lake
Published 20th Mar 2024, 15:23 BST

It was the industry which characterised the North East for decades.

The pits may be long gone but the memories live on for many North East families.

Did you work in one of these pits? What about your family members?

Have a look at these photos from the archives of the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail.

And after you have done that, why not get in touch and share your memories of your time at the pits.

Have a look at these photos from the archives of the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail.

A view of Horden Colliery in May 1981.

5. Horden Colliery

A view of Horden Colliery in May 1981. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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The end of a way of life for hundreds of miners at Hylton Colliery in 1979. Did you work there?

6. The last day at Hylton

The end of a way of life for hundreds of miners at Hylton Colliery in 1979. Did you work there? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Blackhall Colliery pictured in February 1947.

7. Blackhall Colliery

Blackhall Colliery pictured in February 1947. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Dawdon miners passed the million tonne milestone in March 1987.

8. Dawdon Pit

Dawdon miners passed the million tonne milestone in March 1987. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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