The #DurhamMiners Association was founded at a meeting in the Market Tavern #OnThisDay in 1869.
Within six years, the first miners hall was opened in the city's North Road.
By 1913, the union’s membership had grown to more than 150,000, and the DMA needed a new home. (1/3)
Within six years, the first miners hall was opened in the city's North Road.
By 1913, the union’s membership had grown to more than 150,000, and the DMA needed a new home. (1/3)
Work was completed on 'The New Hall and Offices of the Durham Miners' Association' in October 1915. It became known as 'Redhills'.
The mission begun at the Market Tavern continued at Redhills. (2/4)
The mission begun at the Market Tavern continued at Redhills. (2/4)
A pioneering social system expanded across the county, providing education, health care, leisure facilities and more - enabling a vibrant and unique culture to flourish. (3/4)
With the support of the @HeritageFundNOR, the DMA is progressing its plans for the restoration & renewal of Redhills as a centre from culture, education & heritage - to provide a legacy for all those who’ve gone before, & a platform & inspiration for generations to come. (4/4)
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