From Westoe Colliery to Harton pit, we have got scenes which will hopefully bring back memories of a bygone era.
There are colliery bands on the march and a reminder of life in the colliery villages.
Can you spot anyone you know in our retro selection? Take a look and let us know.
. Boldon Colliery
These miners are pictured at Boldon Colliery pit head in 1969. Did you work there? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
. On the march in 1983
The spirit of Marsden Lodge lives on as its banner is displayed at the Durham Miners Gala in 1983. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
. A chat with the miners
Arthur Blenkinsop. Labour candidate for South Shields, talking to miners George Falconer, Bill Bissett, Ronnie Moffatt, during a visit to Westoe Colliery in 1964. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
1. On the march in 1983
The spirit of Marsden Lodge lives on as its banner is displayed at the Durham Miners Gala in 1983. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
2. A chat with the miners
Arthur Blenkinsop. Labour candidate for South Shields, talking to miners George Falconer, Bill Bissett, Ronnie Moffatt, during a visit to Westoe Colliery in 1964. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Shaking out the hookey mat
Colliery Square, Hebburn where this resident is pictured shaking out the hookey mat. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
4. End of an era at Boldon Colliery
Back to 1982 and a scene showing the last shift at Boldon Colliery. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo