Join us on a trip down memory lane, as we take a look back at life down the pits in South Tyneside.
5. Standing guard, 1986
Pickets stand guard at Westoe's main gate in October 1986. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Champions, 1989
Glenn McCrory (left) pictured at Westoe pit in 1989, just after winning the world cruiserweight title, with his uncle Westoe miner Arthur Barrass. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Harton & Westoe Miners' Welfare.
7. Thumbs up, 1970
Westoe Colliery miners, left to right: J W Cranson of Consett; J W Rowlandson, O Bassett, and H Malcolm all of South Shields. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Marching proud, 1970
The banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery, closed almost a year ago. Lodge officials and members pictured outside the former pit before marching to South Shields station on their way to the Durham Gala in July 1970. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Shields Gazette