by Andy Dowson | Oct 17, 2019 | Event, Latest News, The Pitman's Parliament
The life of former pitman and professional artist Norman Cornish will be celebrated with a special lecture at the historic home of the Durham miners on the eve of his centenary anniversary. The fully illustrated lecture will be delivered by Cornish family member Mike...
by Andy Dowson | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
Historian, broadcaster and film maker David Olusoga will give a lecture in The Pitman’s Parliament at Redhills to mark Black History Month. Co-hosted by Durham University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit, Ustinov College and Durham Miners Association,...
by Andy Dowson | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
School students will perform new music and poetry inspired by the historic home of the Durham miners and the county’s coalmining heritage at a unique concert next month. Young musicians from St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland, will join the award-winning...
by Andy Dowson | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new feature film about the Durham Miners’ Gala will receive its premiere at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The film will be shown for the first time on Saturday 22 June, before it goes on general release in cinemas later this summer. The 94-minute film explores the...
by Andy Dowson | Apr 30, 2019 | Latest News
DJAZZ – The Durham City Jazz Festival is returning to Redhills this summer. After the success of last year’s Soweto Kinch Official concert, Durham Miners Hall will hosting both headliners at this year’s festival. Arun Ghosh will open the festival on Friday 7...
