From Hylton to Vane Tempest and Dawdon to Silksworth, we have got scenes which will hopefully bring back memories of a bygone era.
Can you spot anyone you know in our retro selection?
Take a look and let us know.
1. Dawdon Colliery in 1964
This group of miners have just ascended 1,400 feet from a plough face in the main coal seam at Dawdon Colliery. Does this 1964 scene bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Easington Colliery in 1974
A miners strike ballot at Easington Colliery in 1974. Do you recognise any of the workers? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. South Hetton in 1974
Some of South Hetton's record breaking miners pictured leaving the colliery at the end of a shift in 1974. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE
4. On the march in Seaham
An estimated 1,500 miners marched through Seaham to oppose the Government's closure plans for 31 British pits in 1993. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo