How many of these 19 Sunderland pit scenes do you remember?

It’s a rich part of our history. And while the Durham collieries may be gone they are not forgotten.

We delved deep into the Sunderland Echo archives to find these 19 images from the pits of the Wearside area.

From canteens to pit cages, ponies to winding gear, we have got lots of reminders of a huge industry.

Take a look and if you have more memories to share, get in touch and tell us more.

9. Over at Dawdon Colliery

Who do you recognise in this Dawdon Pit scene from March 1987? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo

Men leaving the mine at Adventure Colliery in 1978. It marked the end of an era stretching back more than 200 years. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE

Drinking a bottle of dandelion and burdock in the canteen at Silksworth pit head in 1939. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE

Members of the canteen team at Wearmouth Colliery, in 1987. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE