And to give you a flavour of what’s to come at the Miners Gala, here’s a reminder of the Sunderland lodges parading through the streets of Durham over the years.
Monkwearmouth, Hylton, Silksworth, Herrington and Usworth all make our photo spread.
So take a look and see if these scenes bring back memories. If they do, email [email protected] and tell us more.
5. Hylton
Smartly dressed as they parade through the Market Place with Hylton's lodge banner. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Monkwearmouth
George Goodrum and his 13 year son, Stephen are dressed up in Sunderland AFC shirts they marched with the Wearmouth miners' lodge banner at Durham Miners' Gala in 1976. Photo: Sunderland Echo
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