Traditional colliery brass bands and members of former mining communities gathered as part of an annual celebration of the regions mining heritage. Here are some of the best pictures from the event.
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1. People young and old joined in
Youngsters dressed up to join in the remembrance of the miners. Photo: Pic: JPI Media
2. Brass bands accompanied the banner parade
Brass bands played during the parade and paused outside the County Hotel to play a small selection of tunes. Photo: Pic: JPI Media
3. Jeremy Corbyn greeted crowds from the balcony of the County Hotel
Crowds chanted "Oh, Jeremy Corbyn" as he appeared on the balcony. Photo: Pic: JPI Media
4. Many banners were from mining villages from around the country
Pipe bands and banners parade through Durham during the Durham Miners' Gala. Photo: Owen Humphreys
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