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.
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
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