'Act of vandalism' - ex miners on the 30th anniversary of Wearmouth Colliery closure
Sunderland Echo
Sunderland Echo
  • 5 months ago
As the thirtieth anniverary arrives of the closure of Wearside's last pit, reporter Chris Cordner speaks to ex miners about feelings of workers at the time - and the lasting effects on the region that are still being felt today
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