Uk Social History Collection (page 5)

Durham Miners Gala - Two elderly festive ladies give a big wave

Durham Miners Gala - The Horden Junior Band

Durham Miners Gala - A family enjoys the gala

Durham Miners Gala - Joe Gormley leads the South Hetton Lodge Group

Durham Miners Gala - A group of young girls enjoy the rally

Durham Miners Gala - Arthur Scargill watches the parade pass by Circa 1990

Durham Miners Gala - Clement Attlee and Hugh Gaitskell watch the rally

Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson throws down an autograph book

Durham Miners Gala - Jim Callaghan watches the march pass by

Durham Miners Gala - Young men and women get in the spirit of the gala

Durham Miners Gala - Michael Foot prepares to give his speech

Durham Miners Gala - Sam Watson welcomes two Russian miners to the platform

Durham Miners Gala - Seaham Collierys lodge banner is paraded through the streets of Durham

Durham Miners Gala - Arthur Scargill and Tony Benn have plenty to discuss

Durham Miners Gala - Miners with pit banners and bands parade through the city

Durham Miners Gala - Labour Womens Gala at Durham

Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson in middle of the crowd

Durham Miners Gala - the crowd pass by Jim Callaghan

Durham Miners Gala - A brass band joins the parade

Durham Miners Gala - Crowds enjoy the gala

Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson with his wife and son Giles before the speeches

Durham Miners Gala - Mary Wilson and Dr Ian Ramsey

Durham Miners Gala - Coun Jim Lattimer welcomes Jim Callaghan

Durham Miners Gala - NUM general secretary Peter Heathfield, Neil Kinnock and Durham NUM leader Tom Callan

Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson watches the crowd

Durham Miners Gala - marchers enjoy the gala

Durham Miners Gala - Swedish Folk Dancers take part in the gala

Durham Miners Gala - Tony Benn and Steve Hughes watch the parade pass by

Durham Miners Gala - Bessie Braddock (3rd from left) leads the procession

Durham Miners Gala - Anthony Wedgewood Benn joins the procession

Durham Miners Gala - The Durham Coal Queen Susan Dormant marching with the Seaham Lodge

Durham Miners Gala - Jim Callaghan walks past the Mayors Bodyguard on his way to the platform

Durham Miners Gala - Dr Ian Ramsey gives a speech

Durham Miners Gala - Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson watch the gala pass by

Durham Miners Gala - John Prescott tries Keith Grahams Trumpet

Durham Miners Gala - Its all go-go at the gala, Durham miners big meeting had its usual share of dancing girls lining up with the band of their choice

Durham Miners Gala - Young girls have a ball during the gala

Durham Miners Gala - Crowds take part in the Gala

Durham Miners Gala - Pensioners march along Binthorpe Road during the rally

Durham Miners Gala - Young girls enjoy the parade

Durham Miners Gala - Sunderland Pipe Band

Durham Miners Gala - John Nicholson, a bandsman, shelters from the weather

Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson gives his speech

Durham Miners Gala - Members of Dawdon Lodge march through the streets of Durham

Durham Miners Gala - Revellers in the Wear at Durham after miners gala

Durham Miners Gala - A priest and some punks in debate after the speeches at the rally

Durham Miners Gala - Maureen Critchley of South Shields has a rest after the exhausting day

Durham Miners Gala - crowds watch the parade

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"Capturing the Essence of UK Social History: A Glimpse into the Past" Durham Miners Gala - The Easington miners lodge banner: A symbol of solidarity and strength, this historic banner represents the unwavering spirit of coal miners in Durham. A group of skinheads on 27th April 1970, from left to right, John Harmeston: In a snapshot frozen in time, these rebellious youth challenge societal norms while leaving their mark on British subculture. Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson and Shirley Williams share a joke: Politics meets camaraderie as two influential figures find respite amidst the fervor at the iconic mining event. Durham Miners Gala - The crowd listens to speeches: United by a common cause, thousands gather eagerly to hear impassioned words that resonate with their struggles and aspirations. The Noble Street flats Housing Estate in Scotswood, Newcastle: Witnessing urban transformation, these towering structures stand as testaments to changing living conditions for working-class communities. The Tyne and Wear Chapter of Hells Angels in November 1976: Amidst leather-clad brotherhoods, this notorious motorcycle club leaves an indelible mark on British counterculture history. The back of a jacket worn by one of the Hells Angels from Tyne: Adorned with intricate patches and symbols representing loyalty and rebellion—a visual representation of individuality within a collective identity. Mill House high-rise flats at Spital Tongues in Newcastle 20 September 1967: Rising above city skylines like modern monoliths, these residential towers reflect an era marked by ambitious architectural endeavors aimed at addressing housing needs. The Harehills Tower high-rise flats in Newcastle 19 July 1967: Standing tall against adversity yet marred by social challenges—these imposing structures embody the complexities of urban living.