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Miners Gala
Durham Miners Gala, July 1959 - Dawdon Jolly Boys: l-r: Joe Walker, Sam Hughes, Billy Wood, Tom Gillis, Tom Burris, ?.
Durham Miners Gala, July 1959 - Dawdon Jolly Boys: l-r: Joe Walker, Sam Hughes, Billy Wood, Tom Gillis, Tom Burris, ?.
Miners Gala
Durham Miners Gala, July 1959 - speakers welcome the crowds from the Royal County Hotel balcony. On right is Mr A Bevan and Hugh Gaits ell.
Durham Miners Gala, July 1959 - speakers welcome the crowds from the Royal County Hotel balcony. On right is Mr A Bevan and Hugh Gaits ell.
Miners Gala
Durham Miners Gala, July 1959 - youngsters dancing onto The Racecourse.
Durham Miners Gala, July 1959 - youngsters dancing onto The Racecourse.
Miners Gala
The Dawdon Jolly Boys posing for a photograph at Durham Miners Gala, Durham City, 1959.
The Dawdon Jolly Boys posing for a photograph at Durham Miners Gala, Durham City, 1959.
Railway Station
General view of Sherburn House station, c1914. In 1914 nine west-bound and eight east-bound trains were using the station daily, with an additional east-bound train on Saturday afternoons. The station closed for passenger traffic at the same time as Durham Elvet in 1931. An exception was made for the Miners Gala Specials and this privilege continued until 1953.
General view of Sherburn House station, c1914. In 1914 nine west-bound and eight east-bound trains were using the station daily, with an additional east-bound train on Saturday afternoons. The station closed for passenger traffic at the same time as Durham Elvet in 1931. An exception was made for the Miners Gala Specials and this privilege continued until 1953.
Funeral
The funeral procession for the Deputy Mayor Cllr W R H Gray MA JP, to the cathedral, July 1937. He died suddenly on the evening of the Miners Gala while attending luncheon with the miner's leaders at the Royal County Hotel. DA Box 193.
The funeral procession for the Deputy Mayor Cllr W R H Gray MA JP, to the cathedral, July 1937. He died suddenly on the evening of the Miners Gala while attending luncheon with the miner's leaders at the Royal County Hotel. DA Box 193.
Knocker upper
Mrs C Bowers of Greenfield Terrace, Sacriston was believed to be the only woman Caller (knocker upper or craikman) in the mining districts of England, February 1938. Every morning at 1 o'clock she would leaver her warm bed to call the miners up to go to work on the fore-shift. Her dog was called Jack. She first started the job as a wartime occupation during 1914-18 War. DA Box 231.
Mrs C Bowers of Greenfield Terrace, Sacriston was believed to be the only woman Caller (knocker upper or craikman) in the mining districts of England, February 1938. Every morning at 1 o'clock she would leaver her warm bed to call the miners up to go to work on the fore-shift. Her dog was called Jack. She first started the job as a wartime occupation during 1914-18 War. DA Box 231.
Miners
Two miners sitting on the steps of Durham Town Hall, April 1947. DA Box 48.
Two miners sitting on the steps of Durham Town Hall, April 1947. DA Box 48.
Miners Memorial
General view of the Miners Memorial in Durham Cathedral, made from a fireplace surround in Ramside Hall, July 1947. DA Box 58.
General view of the Miners Memorial in Durham Cathedral, made from a fireplace surround in Ramside Hall, July 1947. DA Box 58.
Bee Keeping Display
Durham City & District Bee Keeping Associations exhibit, which gained a cup at the County Press & Houghall Show, September 1949. Houghall Show began in the 1930s during the depression when thousands of miners were out of work, it was first held at Dryburn. After the Second World War the Durham County Press established there own shown in the town hall; the first joint show was held in 1948. DA Box 239.
Durham City & District Bee Keeping Associations exhibit, which gained a cup at the County Press & Houghall Show, September 1949. Houghall Show began in the 1930s during the depression when thousands of miners were out of work, it was first held at Dryburn. After the Second World War the Durham County Press established there own shown in the town hall; the first joint show was held in 1948. DA Box 239.
Parliamentary Elections
Mr C F Grey MP, being held shoulder high after his election, seen with his supporters outside Durham Town Hall, 24th February 1950. Mr Grey entered Parliament in 1945 as member for the division. He was born in 1904 and worked for more than 20 years as a coal hewer at Elemore Colliery, he was a native of Easington Lane where he attended the local elementary school. Mr Grey was a miners lodge official before 1945 and an Independent Methodist preacher. DA Box 286.
Mr C F Grey MP, being held shoulder high after his election, seen with his supporters outside Durham Town Hall, 24th February 1950. Mr Grey entered Parliament in 1945 as member for the division. He was born in 1904 and worked for more than 20 years as a coal hewer at Elemore Colliery, he was a native of Easington Lane where he attended the local elementary school. Mr Grey was a miners lodge official before 1945 and an Independent Methodist preacher. DA Box 286.
Parliamentary Elections
Mr C F Grey MP, after his election, seen on the balcony of Durham Town Hall, 24th February 1950. Mr Grey entered Parliament in 1945 as member for the division. He was born in 1904 and worked for more than 20 years as a coal hewer at Elemore Colliery, he was a native of Easington Lane where he attended the local elementary school. Mr Grey was a miners lodge official before 1945 and an Independent Methodist preacher. DA Box 286.
Mr C F Grey MP, after his election, seen on the balcony of Durham Town Hall, 24th February 1950. Mr Grey entered Parliament in 1945 as member for the division. He was born in 1904 and worked for more than 20 years as a coal hewer at Elemore Colliery, he was a native of Easington Lane where he attended the local elementary school. Mr Grey was a miners lodge official before 1945 and an Independent Methodist preacher. DA Box 286.
Hatfield College event
Speeches being given by professors outside Hadfield College of Durham University, November 1950. (Possibly Trimdon Grange Aged miners receiving diplomas). DA Box 335.
Speeches being given by professors outside Hadfield College of Durham University, November 1950. (Possibly Trimdon Grange Aged miners receiving diplomas). DA Box 335.
Easington Disaster
Mr Sam Watson(l) and Mr E H D Skinner, representing the Durham Miners Association and the National Coal Board carrying wreaths into Durham Cathedral for the Memorial Service for those killed in the Easington Colliery Disaster, July 1951. DA Box 441. 83 men lost their lives in the disaster and over 4000 people attended the memorial service.
Mr Sam Watson(l) and Mr E H D Skinner, representing the Durham Miners Association and the National Coal Board carrying wreaths into Durham Cathedral for the Memorial Service for those killed in the Easington Colliery Disaster, July 1951. DA Box 441. 83 men lost their lives in the disaster and over 4000 people attended the memorial service.
Old miner and son
Father and son reflect, July 1953. DA Box 670. Mr James Gilliland, aged 93 was the oldest member of the Durham Miners Association. He started his pit career aged 10 when he went to work 11 hour shifts at Sherburn House Colliery. After several other pits he finished of at Chopwell Colliery. His son John has just retired as chexkweighman at Chopwell.
Father and son reflect, July 1953. DA Box 670. Mr James Gilliland, aged 93 was the oldest member of the Durham Miners Association. He started his pit career aged 10 when he went to work 11 hour shifts at Sherburn House Colliery. After several other pits he finished of at Chopwell Colliery. His son John has just retired as chexkweighman at Chopwell.
Carpet factory
Carpet examiners at Mckay's Durham Carpet Factory, October 1954. DA Box No 805.
Carpet examiners at Mckay's Durham Carpet Factory, October 1954. DA Box No 805.
Coal miner
Coal miner, Corporal John Robert Bell, a married man with three children from Brandon Colliery, was picked to represent the 8th Battalion DLI at the TA Jubilee Celebrations that were being held the following year. Pictured at Brandon Pit House Colliery telling hsi fellow miners the news of his selection. DA Box 151.
Coal miner, Corporal John Robert Bell, a married man with three children from Brandon Colliery, was picked to represent the 8th Battalion DLI at the TA Jubilee Celebrations that were being held the following year. Pictured at Brandon Pit House Colliery telling hsi fellow miners the news of his selection. DA Box 151.
Public House
'The Deputies Kist' at the Travellers Rest public house, Framwellgate Moor, August 1958. Mr Herbert Hoggett had decorated his modern bar with a selection of his 22 miners lamps and various other pit items. DA Box 250.
'The Deputies Kist' at the Travellers Rest public house, Framwellgate Moor, August 1958. Mr Herbert Hoggett had decorated his modern bar with a selection of his 22 miners lamps and various other pit items. DA Box 250.
Colliery band
Kibblesworth Band and group on their way to Miners Gala, 1920.
Kibblesworth Band and group on their way to Miners Gala, 1920.
Miners banner
Kibblesworth banner and group on their way to Miners Gala, 1920s.
Kibblesworth banner and group on their way to Miners Gala, 1920s.
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