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Tin Can Davy Lamp
A brass Davy lamp with 3 steel pillars and inverted screw lock, a Laidler lamp of tin can pattern, however unusually this lamp does not have a maker's stamp. Within an open top steel can with central glass (cracked), 3 soldered bars and supplier's plate., , , , The internal Davy lamp was compared with Spec., 1988-340, a stamped Laidler lamp of the same pattern. The two are almost identical, confirming that 2007-143 is a Laidler lamp, although not stamped as such. , , , , The external screw lock on the tin can also appears to be a Laidler component, probably confirming that the tin can was ma...
A brass Davy lamp with 3 steel pillars and inverted screw lock, a Laidler lamp of tin can pattern, however unusually this lamp does not have a maker's stamp. Within an open top steel can with central glass (cracked), 3 soldered bars and supplier's plate., , , , The internal Davy lamp was compared with Spec., 1988-340, a stamped Laidler lamp of the same pattern. The two are almost identical, confirming that 2007-143 is a Laidler lamp, although not stamped as such. , , , , The external screw lock on the tin can also appears to be a Laidler component, probably confirming that the tin can was ma...
Oil Lamp
A LAIDLER number 1 miners lamp. The lamp is a Marsaut type, with a steel bonnet and carrying handle, brass plaque, brass 5 pillar cage. It has a brass oil vessel and retaining ring., , , , The lamp has a hasp lock, wire wick adjuster and glass, but is missing a gauze. Stamped number ' 503 '. Made of brass, steel and glass. , , , , Maker :- James Laidler and Sons, number 1, Durham. It is in fair condition. Locally produced, no other example in the collection.
A LAIDLER number 1 miners lamp. The lamp is a Marsaut type, with a steel bonnet and carrying handle, brass plaque, brass 5 pillar cage. It has a brass oil vessel and retaining ring., , , , The lamp has a hasp lock, wire wick adjuster and glass, but is missing a gauze. Stamped number ' 503 '. Made of brass, steel and glass. , , , , Maker :- James Laidler and Sons, number 1, Durham. It is in fair condition. Locally produced, no other example in the collection.
Badge
Plastic badge, with pin on the back. There is a logo and it says Durham Mechanics NUM. NUM meaning National Union of Miners.
Plastic badge, with pin on the back. There is a logo and it says Durham Mechanics NUM. NUM meaning National Union of Miners.
Selection of Mine Rescue Equipment:Manual Pump
Manual mine rescue pump. Collected from Tursdale machinery stores, Coxhoe, County Durham. See file for photograph and further information. Length: 1565mm including handle.
Manual mine rescue pump. Collected from Tursdale machinery stores, Coxhoe, County Durham. See file for photograph and further information. Length: 1565mm including handle.
Badge
This badge says '...defending jobs, communities and a safe environment...Durham Miners Gala -July 13th 1985. N.U.M.' Round pin badge, self-crafted.
This badge says '...defending jobs, communities and a safe environment...Durham Miners Gala -July 13th 1985. N.U.M.' Round pin badge, self-crafted.
Badge
The badge says 'The Durham Campaign For Coal'. 'Defend jobs, communities and a safe environment'. Round pin badge, self-crafted.
The badge says 'The Durham Campaign For Coal'. 'Defend jobs, communities and a safe environment'. Round pin badge, self-crafted.
Souvenir
5 Keyrings, centenary souvenirs, "Durham Mechanics N.U.M. 1879-1979" . Leather,plastic and silver coloured metal.
5 Keyrings, centenary souvenirs, "Durham Mechanics N.U.M. 1879-1979" . Leather,plastic and silver coloured metal.
Framed Photograph
Northumberland and Durham Coal Owners Association - 1902.
Northumberland and Durham Coal Owners Association - 1902.
Programme
Festival performance programme, Durham Cathedral - 1946.
Festival performance programme, Durham Cathedral - 1946.
Rev Lynn
Family. Memories of Langley Park and Brownie. Shops, cinema, traders, allotment. Church and chapel life. Work as a minister. Drawing. World war one. Youth groups (scouts). Durham meeting. Theological college. Christmas - guisers.
Family. Memories of Langley Park and Brownie. Shops, cinema, traders, allotment. Church and chapel life. Work as a minister. Drawing. World war one. Youth groups (scouts). Durham meeting. Theological college. Christmas - guisers.
Mrs Venning
History of Harrison and Harrison organ builders of Durham. Current practice
History of Harrison and Harrison organ builders of Durham. Current practice
anonymous organ maker
Work as an organ builder for Harrison and Harrison organ builders, Durham
Work as an organ builder for Harrison and Harrison organ builders, Durham
Rt Hon Tony Benn
Speech given at the Durham miners' gala. Comments about heritage of Durham miners. History of political struggle, comparisons to other movements fighting for political rights. Role of capitalism in the economy. World war two, use of scapegoats by Hitler and Mussolini, labour party needs real socialists. Money should be spent on education and health. Strikes and leadership. Plea for the gala to continue.
Speech given at the Durham miners' gala. Comments about heritage of Durham miners. History of political struggle, comparisons to other movements fighting for political rights. Role of capitalism in the economy. World war two, use of scapegoats by Hitler and Mussolini, labour party needs real socialists. Money should be spent on education and health. Strikes and leadership. Plea for the gala to continue.
Polly Lee
With additional details from Mary Pratt, her neighbour. Workhouse funerals. Went to the Sir George Wheeler infant school, charity, given clothes. Father a miner, died when she was 4. Father's funeral. Became a milliner. Prices of food. Married a miner. Hard to make ends meet. School lessons. Band of Hope trip to the sea. Operetta of Snow White. Market place show. Getting the cane. Cleaning the oven with gunpowder. Children dying. Possing. Miner's houses. Chickens would eat debris from ash closet. Children’s games, using buttons and pins. More on funerals. Shoes. Early transport. Visit to Durha...
With additional details from Mary Pratt, her neighbour. Workhouse funerals. Went to the Sir George Wheeler infant school, charity, given clothes. Father a miner, died when she was 4. Father's funeral. Became a milliner. Prices of food. Married a miner. Hard to make ends meet. School lessons. Band of Hope trip to the sea. Operetta of Snow White. Market place show. Getting the cane. Cleaning the oven with gunpowder. Children dying. Possing. Miner's houses. Chickens would eat debris from ash closet. Children’s games, using buttons and pins. More on funerals. Shoes. Early transport. Visit to Durha...
Ernie Cheeseman
British trooper served with 5th Bn Royal Tank Corps in GB, 1935-1939; served with 5th Bn Royal Tank Regt in GB and France, 1939-1940; served as NCO with 5th Bn Royal Tank Regt in North Africa, Italy and North West Europe, 1940-1945REEL 1: Background in South Moor, Co Durham, 1917-1934: family; daily life and living conditions in mining community; wages and insurance for miners; father’s employment as miner; story of injury to father at work; feeding of horses; wages; religious beliefs; influence of mother; discipline in home including use of corporal punishment; description of accommodation in...
British trooper served with 5th Bn Royal Tank Corps in GB, 1935-1939; served with 5th Bn Royal Tank Regt in GB and France, 1939-1940; served as NCO with 5th Bn Royal Tank Regt in North Africa, Italy and North West Europe, 1940-1945REEL 1: Background in South Moor, Co Durham, 1917-1934: family; daily life and living conditions in mining community; wages and insurance for miners; father’s employment as miner; story of injury to father at work; feeding of horses; wages; religious beliefs; influence of mother; discipline in home including use of corporal punishment; description of accommodation in...
Mr Lisle
Joined county Durham fire service in 1942, aged 28. Organisation of fire service. Description of engines, uniform, stations. How fires put out, how they rescued people, first aid. Easington disaster, flooding at Morrison colliery pit, moorland fires, emergency calls from Consett steel works.
Joined county Durham fire service in 1942, aged 28. Organisation of fire service. Description of engines, uniform, stations. How fires put out, how they rescued people, first aid. Easington disaster, flooding at Morrison colliery pit, moorland fires, emergency calls from Consett steel works.
radio "pit boots and stotty cake - hard times"
"Pit boots and stotty cake: hard times" - life of the Durham pit folk between the wars - strikes, General strike, blacklegs, miners meetings, soup kitchens, poverty. With music - e.g. Blackleg miner, Durham lockout, The old man's song
"Pit boots and stotty cake: hard times" - life of the Durham pit folk between the wars - strikes, General strike, blacklegs, miners meetings, soup kitchens, poverty. With music - e.g. Blackleg miner, Durham lockout, The old man's song
radio "pit boots and stotty cake - women's work"
"Pit boots and stotty cake: women's work". Life of Durham pit folk between the wars - cleaning men's things, washing, baking, fieldwork, quilting. With music e.g. Bonny pit laddy, Washing day, Potpies and puddens
"Pit boots and stotty cake: women's work". Life of Durham pit folk between the wars - cleaning men's things, washing, baking, fieldwork, quilting. With music e.g. Bonny pit laddy, Washing day, Potpies and puddens
radio "pit boots and stotty cake - lads and lasse
"Pit boots and stotty cake: lads and lasses". Life of Durham pit folk between the wars. Children's games, trips to the seaside, chapel, school, cinema, courting and marriage. With music.
"Pit boots and stotty cake: lads and lasses". Life of Durham pit folk between the wars. Children's games, trips to the seaside, chapel, school, cinema, courting and marriage. With music.
radio "pit boots and stotty cake - school days"
"Pit boots and stotty cake: school days". Life Durham pit folk between the wars. Interviews with children of the 20s and one teacher from then, on lessons, slates, discipline, streaming. With music e.g. hold your hand out naughty boy, higher education.
"Pit boots and stotty cake: school days". Life Durham pit folk between the wars. Interviews with children of the 20s and one teacher from then, on lessons, slates, discipline, streaming. With music e.g. hold your hand out naughty boy, higher education.
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