Memories from a day out at the Durham Miners' Gala

Today we feature more images of the Durham Miners' Gala from days gone by.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jul 2016, 13:13 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2016, 14:14 BST
Bandsmen leading Westoe miners from their assembly point at the Armstrong Hall, South Shields, as they leave for the 1974 Durham Miners' Gala.Bandsmen leading Westoe miners from their assembly point at the Armstrong Hall, South Shields, as they leave for the 1974 Durham Miners' Gala.
Bandsmen leading Westoe miners from their assembly point at the Armstrong Hall, South Shields, as they leave for the 1974 Durham Miners' Gala.

As well as the numerous lodge banners, including those from Harton and Westoe and Boldon collieries, the marchers and the vast crowds, they also show some of the speakers who have addressed the meeting.

They include George Brown, Tony Benn and Hugh Gaitskell.

George Brown, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, gives a thumbs up sign from the balcony of his hotel to the crowds below at Durham Miners' Gala in 1962. Next to him, leaning on the balcony, is Anthony Wedgewood Benn.George Brown, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, gives a thumbs up sign from the balcony of his hotel to the crowds below at Durham Miners' Gala in 1962. Next to him, leaning on the balcony, is Anthony Wedgewood Benn.
George Brown, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, gives a thumbs up sign from the balcony of his hotel to the crowds below at Durham Miners' Gala in 1962. Next to him, leaning on the balcony, is Anthony Wedgewood Benn.

Do you remember hearing any of them speak, or any of the other Labour hierarchy who have addressed the crowds over the years?

What are your abiding memories of attending the Big Meet, especially the sights and the sounds in the historic city?

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