The banner is the result of a project organised by Seaham, Dawdon and Vane Tempest Miners Banner Fund and supported by a grant of £26,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Cash shortage It celebrates ...

The Durham Miners Gala underway. George Clark, 66, of Seaham, was a banksmith at Vane Tempest and added: “It’s nice to see everyone come out for it.