From Westoe Colliery to Harton pit, we have got scenes which will hopefully bring back memories of a bygone era.
There are colliery bands on the march and a reminder of life in the colliery villages.
Can you spot anyone you know in our retro selection? Take a look and let us know.
9. Marching proud, 1970
The banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery, closed almost a year ago. Lodge officials and members pictured outside the former pit before marching to South Shields station on their way to the Durham Gala in July 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
10. Tea break, 1972
Miners coming off picket duty queue up for soup and tea at a kitchen set up for them and their families at Boldon Miners Hall in February 1972. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
11. Capturing them in action, 1974
German sculptress and nun Tisa Schulenburg talks to overman Mr Russell Atkinson before going down to sketch miners at Westoe Colliery. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
12. Marching through the village
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: Shields Gazette | SG