New community network for Durham coalfield area
A new community network will roll out across the former Durham coalfield as part of the £7.25m regeneration programme at The Pitman’s Parliament.
PITMAN’S PARLIAMENT AWARDED £4.5m OF LOTTERY FUNDING
Redhills – Durham Miners Hall has been awarded £4.5m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its restoration and renewal as a centre for culture, heritage and education.
The Pitman’s Parliament in session during the Second World War
Rare photographs of The Pitman’s Parliament in session – captured during the Second World War.
DENNIS: Live at Redhills – online concert and EP release
A ‘pit pop’ concert performance at the home of the Durham miners will be released online on Friday 19 June.
Tours cancelled and bookings suspended
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...
Life-saving funding for Redhills
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded critical funding for The Pitman’s Parliament.
Redhills guided tours
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) is opening its historic home to the people with a programme of guided tours.
Miners’ Strike play at Redhills on anniversary of dispute
A play exploring the Miners’ Strike will be performed at the historic home of the Durham miners on the anniversary of the start of the dispute. Undermined, written and performed by Danny Mellor, will be hosted at Redhills Durham Miners Hall on Friday 6 March 2021. ...
Schoolchildren to bring history of Durham miners to life
School children will bring the past to life at a public performance in the historic home of the Durham miners. The event will mark the culmination of an arts and education project at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The Pitman’s Parliament Project will see pupils from St...