These miners are pictured at Boldon Colliery pit head in 1969. Did you work there?These miners are pictured at Boldon Colliery pit head in 1969. Did you work there?
These miners are pictured at Boldon Colliery pit head in 1969. Did you work there?

11 reminders of mining life in South Tyneside's pits

It was a huge part of South Tyneside life for decades and here are 11 reminders of the days of the colliery.
By Chris Cordner
Published 11th Apr 2020, 11:00 GMT

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.

The spirit of Marsden Lodge lives on as its banner is displayed at the Durham Miners Gala in 1983.

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. Photo: Shields Gazette

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Arthur Blenkinsop. Labour candidate for South Shields, talking to miners George Falconer, Bill Bissett, Ronnie Moffatt, during a visit to Westoe Colliery in 1964.

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. Photo: Shields Gazette

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Colliery Square, Hebburn where this resident is pictured shaking out the hookey mat.

3. Shaking out the hookey mat

Colliery Square, Hebburn where this resident is pictured shaking out the hookey mat. Photo: Shields Gazette

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Back to 1982 and a scene showing the last shift at Boldon Colliery.

4. End of an era at Boldon Colliery

Back to 1982 and a scene showing the last shift at Boldon Colliery. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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