Catch My Drift: Mining Memories

Inspired by East Chevington Nature Reserve's heritage as a drift mine and open-cast coal mine, local historian Barry Mead gives a talk which shines a spotlight on the dark lives of miners, and the importance of the mining industry for the North-East.

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All gone out of work with out a thought for every man woman and child not just the miner but anyone who lived in or near the mine

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The wood props would talk to you creeping and cracking hydraulic ie dowry’s only talked to you when it was to late

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Not only did you wash your mates back you watched each other’s backs miss it all 1970/1994 Frank Sturrock Havannah drift Brenkley drift Ellington