Help to save a piece of our industrial heritage

The Durham Miners’ Hall, otherwise known as Redhills, is in urgent need of repair – and UNISON branches can help to save this incredible part of UK working-class history. For more than a century, Redhills has been the home of the Durham Miners’ Association, playing a central role in the lives of the people of the Durham coalfield. During the Second World War, it hosted the Pitman’s Parliament in the main hall (pictured above). Today, the grade II listed building needs urgent repairs to secure its future. The aim is to raise £5m through grants and donations, to return it to the community as a centre for education, culture and heritage. Former miner, care worker, UNISON president and Blaydon MP Dave Anderson is chair of Marras Friends of Durham Miners’ Gala and ambassador for the Redhills Appeal. “With the addition of new buildings, modern facilities and cutting-edge audio-visual technology, Redhills will demonstrate what trade unions can achieve, and serve as a beacon for the entire movement,” Mr Anderson said. “We have secured the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Durham County Council. But we need the support of trade unionists to raise the remaining funding.” Without it, he adds: “Redhills could still be lost”. Urging UNISON branches to make a donation, Mr Anderson said that doing so would mean they “played an important part in ensuring that the long and proud story of the Durham miners does not end, and the lessons of history are n...
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