There's always fun to be had at the Gala as these revellers found out in 1977.There's always fun to be had at the Gala as these revellers found out in 1977.
There's always fun to be had at the Gala as these revellers found out in 1977.

Can you spot someone you know in these South Tyneside memories of the Miners Gala from years gone by

The pandemic has put paid to this year’s Miners Gala going ahead on the streets of Durham.
By Chris Cordner
Published 11th Jul 2020, 07:00 BST

Instead, the 2020 event will be a celebration of the Big Meeting and it’s history and here’s an idea of what is planned.

But if you are missing the Gala and it’s wonderful atmosphere, here’s a reminder.

Every one of these photos is from the Shields Gazette archives and they all show collieries from the South Tyneside area enjoying their day out.

The question is … can you spot someone you know? Take a look.

Durham Miners Gala in July 1979. Were you pictured heading towards the racecourse?

1. Fun in the 1979 sun

Durham Miners Gala in July 1979. Were you pictured heading towards the racecourse? Photo: gz

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Characters galore at the 1979 Gala. Does this bring back happy memories?

2. In costume in 1979

Characters galore at the 1979 Gala. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: gz

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Westoe Lodge at the Gala in 1982. Are you pictured?

3. Westoe on the march

Westoe Lodge at the Gala in 1982. Are you pictured? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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The Mayor of South Shields, Ald R Dodds and Ald Jones, both miners at Harton Colliery, march in front of Harton Colliery band on the way to Tyne Dock railway station to go to Durham Miners Gala.

4. Harton Colliery in 1961

The Mayor of South Shields, Ald R Dodds and Ald Jones, both miners at Harton Colliery, march in front of Harton Colliery band on the way to Tyne Dock railway station to go to Durham Miners Gala. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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