Miners Strike Collection

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

D.A. Thomas, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
D.A. Thomas, 1915. Shows Welsh industrialist and politician David Alfred Thomas, 1st Viscount Rhondda (1856-1918), who served as British munitions commissioner

Miners Strike 1984 - 1985, Pictured. Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows, shows damage to one of South Yorkshire Police Horse Boxes, at Sheffield Stables, Wednesday 7th November 1984

The Miners Strike in Durham, Great Mass Meeting at Twizell, in the County of Durham (engraving)
1106640 The Miners Strike in Durham, Great Mass Meeting at Twizell, in the County of Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miners Strike in Durham)

The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)
1053409 The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales)

1972 Miners Strike. Ash bin at the back of a terrace overlooking the Monmouthshire Valley, at Newbridge, Monmouthshire. Taken to help illustrate the 1972 Miners Strike, 19th January 1972

Mr Emilyn Jenkins (at the rear) the Miners Agent for Aberdare, Merthyr and Rhondda who received the pies and pasties on behalf of the miners, with the three new MBE s

Consevative Home Secretary Leon Brittan at a press conference at Sheffield Police Headquarters, November 1984

Featherstone riots: the soldiers firing on the people, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur Salmon
Featherstone riots: the soldiers firing on the people, 1893 (1906). Two miners from the Yorkshire town were killed when troops opened fire during a strike

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Museum
England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

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"Remembering the Miners Strike: A Historic Battle for Workers' Rights" In 1984-1985, England witnessed a momentous event that would forever shape its industrial landscape. The Miners Strike, an intense struggle between coal miners and the government, unfolded in various regions across the country. One such battleground was Northumberland's Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum, where memories of this pivotal time are preserved. Pictured at the heart of this conflict is Chief Superintendent Bryan Meadows, whose presence symbolized the tense atmosphere surrounding the strike. His image serves as a reminder of both the determination of miners and their adversaries. Durham became another focal point during these turbulent times. Great mass meetings were held at Twizell in County Durham, depicted through powerful engravings capturing the unity and resilience displayed by striking miners. The Lock-Out in South Wales also left an indelible mark on history. Engravings from that era depict scenes of unrest and resistance as workers fought for fair treatment amidst challenging circumstances. Looking further back into history reveals similar struggles faced by mining communities. Featherstone riots in 1893 saw soldiers firing upon people demanding better working conditions—a stark reminder of past injustices endured by those toiling underground. Even before these events, miners had been no strangers to adversity. In 1972, they embarked on another strike captured through poignant images like ash bins overlooking Monmouthshire Valley—an emblematic representation of their fight against oppressive conditions. Throughout this tumultuous period, individuals like Mr Emilyn Jenkins emerged as beacons of hope for their fellow miners. As agents advocating for workers' rights in Aberdare and beyond, they played crucial roles in galvanizing support and fostering solidarity among laborers fighting for a just cause. At Sheffield Police headquarters press conferences held during this time frame—attended notably by Conservative Home Secretary Leon Brittan—the gravity of these clashes became evident to all parties involved.