The last day at Hylton Colliery in July 1979. Have you spotted anyone you know?The last day at Hylton Colliery in July 1979. Have you spotted anyone you know?
The last day at Hylton Colliery in July 1979. Have you spotted anyone you know?

Are you pictured in our 11 retro reminders of the pits of Wearside and County Durham?

It was a huge part of Wearside life for decades and here are 11 reminders of the days of the colliery.
By Chris Cordner
Published 4th Feb 2020, 16:45 BST
Updated 13th Feb 2020, 12:14 BST

From Hylton to Vane Tempest and Dawdon to Silksworth, we have got scenes which will hopefully bring back memories of a bygone era.

Can you spot anyone you know in our retro selection?

Take a look and let us know.

This group of miners have just ascended 1,400 feet from a plough face in the main coal seam at Dawdon Colliery. Does this 1964 scene bring back memories?

1. Dawdon Colliery in 1964

This group of miners have just ascended 1,400 feet from a plough face in the main coal seam at Dawdon Colliery. Does this 1964 scene bring back memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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A miners strike ballot at Easington Colliery in 1974. Do you recognise any of the workers?

2. Easington Colliery in 1974

A miners strike ballot at Easington Colliery in 1974. Do you recognise any of the workers? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Some of South Hetton's record breaking miners pictured leaving the colliery at the end of a shift in 1974.

3. South Hetton in 1974

Some of South Hetton's record breaking miners pictured leaving the colliery at the end of a shift in 1974. Photo: SE

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An estimated 1,500 miners marched through Seaham to oppose the Government's closure plans for 31 British pits in 1993. Remember this?

4. On the march in Seaham

An estimated 1,500 miners marched through Seaham to oppose the Government's closure plans for 31 British pits in 1993. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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