13 pictures showing Sunderland pitmen's pride at the Durham Miners Gala

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.