Back in May 1993, Easington Colliery closed and 1,400 workers lost their jobs.
It brought an end to a 94-year history of mining in the County Durham community – and its main source of employment had gone.
Let’s look back on Easington pit and the pictures of an industry which shaped the village for decades.
9. Her Majesty in Easington
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Easington Pit Disaster Garden in May 2002. Photo: Sunderland Echo
11. A 90s view
A general view of Easington Colliery in January 1992. Photo: Sunderland Echo
12. End of an era
Demolition work was well underway at Easington Colliery when this photograph was taken in 1994. Photo: se
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