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.
. The days of the colliery
Scenes from the mining community. Do they bring back memories? Photo: sg
. At the pit head
These miners are pictured at Boldon Colliery pit head in 1969. Did you work there? Photo: sg
. On parade
Back to 1963 for this view of Harton Colliery Band leaving Armstrong Hall to play its part in the Durham Miners Gala. Photo: sg
5. A Whitburn reminder
Whitburn Pit pictured shortly before its closure in 1968. Photo: sg
6. Back to 1980
Boldon Colliery miners with their band and banners marching through the village before setting off by bus for the Durham Miners Gala. Remember this from 1980? Photo: sg
7. Memories from Marsden Lodge
The spirit of Marsden Lodge lives on as its banner is displayed at the Durham Miners Gala in 1983. Photo: sg
8. Outside the pit
Waiting outside the St Hilda Colliery in South Shields in 1926. Photo: sg