The Redhills Manifesto

The Redhills Manifesto

THE PAST WE INHERIT The DMA was born out of necessity. A response to an economic system that condemned working people to a life of poverty & insecurity, in poor housing, in poor health and with poor education, and to a political system that left them without a...
The story of category D in County Durham

The story of category D in County Durham

The Romans lived here; why can’t we? Newfield Forever! Witton Park to live, not die, were the messages emblazoned on the placards. The devastation caused to families and communities through the introduction of ‘category D status’ villages has been revealed with the...
Jack Greenwell

Jack Greenwell

Jack Greenwell (1884 – 20th November 1942) was a Durham miner and at the point of writing (2022) he was the longest-serving manager in the history of FC Barcelona. He played for Crook Town AFC and as a guest player in the West Auckland Town AFC side that won the...
William Martin and Marradharma

William Martin and Marradharma

Marradharma – you may have heard this phrase used in the North East, but what does it mean? Marradharma was a phrase coined by William Martin, the Silksworth-born poet. He was inspired by the Eastern spiritual traditions he encountered whilst working as a radio...
The Future We Build

The Future We Build

Redhills is now closed for an extensive programme of restoration and renewal.   With the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Durham County Council and others, the Miners Hall will become a vibrant centre of culture, heritage and education for the...