Mining banners formed a guard of honour to welcome the funeral procession of a "warm and devoted" man credited with saving Durham's Big Meeting in the 1980s. MPs past and present, councillors, trade ...

Banners were a powerful tool to get communities messages across during hard times [Yorkshire and North East Film Archive] Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in ...

Banners were a powerful tool to get communities messages across during hard times Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in north-east England transformed with displays of ...

Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in north-east England transformed with displays of mining heritage, a parade of colourful silk banners representing community spirit ...

The colourful banners can be seen around north-east England, but why and what do they represent? Ex-miners share memories of the 1984-85 as they return to the picket line in Wakefield. A new play ...

A comedy night and auction are being staged later this month as part of the fundraising drive to help stage the 140th Durham Miners’ Gala, next year. While thanking everyone who helped to make the ...

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The iron-willed women who fought for their communities during the Miners Strike will feature in a new film coming soon. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get ...

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is set to screen multi-award-winning film Pride in its 1950s cinema. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited access ...