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Colliery Lodge Banners
The Banners of Usworth Lodge & Washington Glebe Lodge
Les Simpson, Chairman of Usworth Miners' Banner Group,
with the Washington Glebe Lodge Banner
[ Posted by kind permission of Les Simpson. ]
Follonsby Colliery Lodge Banner
( Also known as Follingsby Colliery )
Follonsby Colliery Banner & Band
Close-up: Replica of 1920s Banner
Close-up: Replica of 1920s Banner
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Durham Area Production Champions
Follonsby 1953-54
[ Banner Image: Thanks to Dave Jones ]
Harraton Colliery Lodge Banner
Harraton Colliery Banner
Harraton Colliery Banner (close-up)
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Tony Benn MP Unfurls New 'Cotia Lodge Banner
Tony Benn MP honouring two 'Cotia Miners at Harraton Miners' Hall / Community Centre - 2004
[ Apologies for not passing on the source of the Tony Benn image. The website didn't have a McAfee security rating. ]
LEAFLET 2004:
[ Phone number redacted. ]
Birtley man Jack Elliott and fellow 'Cotia Miner, Scotsman, George 'Jock' Purdon,
were both known nationally as Mining Folk Singers and Songwriters.
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New 'Cotia Banner & 'Cotia Choir
THE ROYAL COUNTY HOTEL - 2017
'A Hearty Rendition'
The 'Cotia Banner of 2004, featuring Jock Purdon and Jack Elliott, is unique in Big Meeting history as the only Durham Banner
to be accompanied by a 'band' of local folk musicians. Usually a banner is joined by a brass band,
which will play to the dignitaries on the balcony of the Royal County Hotel.
The 'Cotia Choir, led, as always by Doreen Henderson, daughter of Jack Elliott, would give instead, a hearty rendition of the
American union song 'A Miner's Lifeguard', the rousing chorus of which, always draws appreciation
from those on the balcony and in the assembled crowd.
The group in this 2017 photograph shows Doreen, front centre, accompanied by her husband Brian, far left, in the cap.
Support is offered by Marie Little, with the guitar, behind Doreen, whilst the three guys behind Brian, hail from the Marsden Inn Folk Club.
It's always a moving occasion when the group remembers those who have gone before, whilst the performance is
a fitting tribute to the mining communities of County Durham generally.
I believe Doreen Henderson was probably 86 years old when these pictures were taken. A real gem of a lass!
The Choir photo comes from Friends of Durham Miners' Gala.
The guy behind the accordion player is a former 'Cotia apprentice fitter and WGS pupil.
The majority of the 'Cotia Choir were attendees of the Davy Lamp Folk Club which is based at Washington Arts Centre.
[ Comments and 2017 'Big Meeting' Photographs (above & below) contributed by former 'Cotia Apprentice Fitter, David Jones. Many Thanks, Dave. ]
ONWARD TO THE RACECOURSE - 2017
Note the Royal County Hotel balcony, far-right.
Springwell Colliery Lodge Banner
Springwell Lodge Banner - c.1918
Springwell Colliery, Replica Banner
Springwell Colliery, Replica Banner
North Biddick Colliery Lodge Banner
[ This was the Pit where Bobby Thompson worked! ]
Usworth Colliery Lodge Banner
Usworth Lodge Banner (colour)
Usworth Lodge Banner
Arriving at The Racecourse - 1952
Heading for Usworth Station - 1953
Usworth Lodge Banner - 1953
Usworth Lodge Banner
Usworth Lodge Banner
Usworth Banner / Mutt Wilson
Usworth Lodge Banner - 1973
At Durham with Old Mother Riley
At The Big Meeting
Back from the Big Meeting
Washington 'F' Colliery Lodge Banner
Shafto Terrace / 'F' Pit Banner
'F' Pit Lodge Banner
'F' Pit Lodge Banner & Band
'F' Pit Lodge Banner & Band
'F' Pit Lodge Banner
Banners in Protest March
'F' Pit Banner at Gardeners' Club
'F' Pit Lodge Banner
In The Welfare Hall Bar
Date & Location Uncertain
Leaving Durham Cathedral
Washington Glebe Colliery Lodge Banner
Washington Glebe Lodge Banner
Washington Glebe Lodge Banner
Banner on Emmerson Terrace
Glebe Band & Banner at Welfare
1930 Glebe Banner
1930 Glebe Banner
Protest March (see previous image)
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Durham Area Production Champions
Washington Glebe 1961-62
[ Banner Image: Thanks to Dave Jones ]
Extract from Michael Richardson's book - The Durham Miners' Gala
The single page extract below is from
MICHAEL RICHARDSON'S
MEMORY LANE:
The Durham Miners' Gala
1935 - 1960
(Hardcover - 30th June 2001)
Check it out; copies may still be available.
The Banner of the National Association of Colliery Overmen, Deputies and Shotfirers
The Banner of the National Association of Colliery Overmen, Deputies and Shotfirers (1950) - published by Michael Richardson in his book The Durham Miners' Gala
Every Coal Mine had its Colliery Officials - Overmen, Deputies & Shotfirers. Their Association, NACODS, was not part of the NUM.
NACODS Banners
"The Sam Watson Rest Home, Richmond"
[ This banner, displayed at Murton, replaced the banner on the right in 1963. ]
"Safety Is Our Concern"
[ Thanks to Dave Jones for supplying banner information and pictures. ]
Sam Watson's Rest Home
The Sam Watson Rest Home in Richmond, North Yorkshire, opened in May 1961. It provided short breaks for miners' wives and widows, as well as female workers in the coal industry. The Rest Home took its name from the then General Secretary of the Durham Miners' Association who played a big part in the creation of this excellent recuperation centre.
Over the decades, thousands of women stayed at the Rest Home, including many from Washington mining families.
It could accommodate 29 all-lady guests for an enjoyable, 11-day break, before returning them home, fully refreshed.
Brilliant!
[Information from The Northern Echo]
Women's Labour Section Banners
Springwell Women's Labour Banner
Fatfield Women's Labour Banner
Fatfield Women's Labour Banner
