These 15 archive photos show the lodges on the march including Wearmouth in Sunderland, Harton, Westoe, Vane Tempest, Seaham, and more.
Get into the spirit of the gala with this look back in time.
9. Westoe in 1982
Members of the Westoe Lodge were marching across Elvet Bridge in Durham when this photo was taken in 1982. | se
10. Hylton in 1983
The Mayor of Sunderland (Coun. Mrs Annie Pratt) and the Mayoress (Mrs Elizabeth Quinn) were among the enthusiastic crowd who led Hylton Colliery banner into Durham in 1983. | se
11. Marching for Easington
Easington Colliery Lodge and banner sets off to the Miners Gala in 1993. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. Lumley in 2008
Lumley Lodge heads out of the Market Place as they start their march through Durham in 2008. | se
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