Crowds have gathered in the sun to watch brass bands, trade unions, pride groups and pit banners come together for the 139th Durham Miners' Gala. This year's event marked the 41st anniversary of the ...

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Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn issued a defiant message of unity in front of thousands at the Durham Miners' Gala. Rain failed to dampen the spirits of the crowd gathered on the Racecourse on ...

Banners were a powerful tool to get communities messages across during hard times Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in north-east England transformed with displays of ...

Since 1871, the Durham Miners' Gala has seen the streets of a city in north-east England transformed with displays of mining heritage, a parade of colourful silk banners representing community spirit ...