But how many of these famous people do you remember seeing at the Miners Gala?
Take look at our line-up of some of the familiar faces and let us know what your best memories are of Durham’s big day. Email [email protected] with your memories.
5. Chilean miner Carlos Bugueno
Chilean miner Carlos Bugueno on the balcony of the County Hotel in 2011. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
6. Nye Bevan
Gala speakers including Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, left, watch the procession from the balcony of the Royal County Hotel in 1952. Photo: SE
7. Clement Attlee
Labour Party leader Clement Attlee gives a rousing speech at the 1938 Miners Gala. Photo: Sunderland Echo
![Ricky Tomlinson joins the procession at the 2008 gala.](https://jp-ct.co.uk/image/onecms:549451bc-d437-4ed9-a620-e37c5499a20d/gala%20tomlinson%202008.jpg?c=0,862,1312,876&crop=3:2&width=640)
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