Scenes from the mining community. Do they bring back memories?Scenes from the mining community. Do they bring back memories?
Scenes from the mining community. Do they bring back memories?

8 reminders of the South Tyneside colliery life - from the pit head to the Big Meeting

We are turning our attentions to an industry which was a huge part of South Tyneside life for decades.

Here are 8 reminders of the days of the colliery, from Harton to St Hilda’s and Whitburn to Boldon.

We have scenes from the pit head and lodges on the march at the Big Meeting.

Take a look and see if there is a scene which brings back memories for you.