by Andy Dowson | Nov 27, 2020 | Feature
Rare photographs show The Pitman’s Parliament in session – captured during the Second World War. Delegates from across the Durham coalfield were photographed by The Picture Post at a meeting at Redhills in January 1944. “The Durham miners” wrote journalist...
by Andy Dowson | Jun 10, 2020 | Event, Latest News
A ‘pit pop’ concert performance at the home of the Durham miners will be released online next week. DENNIS, who combine folk rock and colliery brass band music, performed live at Redhills, Durham Miners Hall in December 2018. Video highlights of the concert, in The...
by Andy Dowson | Mar 18, 2020 | Latest News
Guided tours of Redhills have been cancelled until August in the interests of public health. The hire of Redhills and booking of meeting rooms has also been suspended until further notice. Ticket holders for tours from April to July have been notified and will...
by Andy Dowson | Mar 10, 2020 | Latest News
The Pitman’s Parliament has been awarded a life-saving grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) will receive crucial development funding to prepare the ground for its restoration and renewal of Redhills: Durham Miners Hall....
by Andy Dowson | Mar 2, 2020 | Event, Latest News
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) is opening its historic home to the people with a programme of guided tours. The public can book places now to explore the history and meaning of the magnificent Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. Last year the DMA launched the first...
