The Big Meeting - Miners Annual Gala (1957)

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    Durham, County Durham. Various shots of the people, miners and their families, parading along crowded Durham street with banners during the annual miners gala. They are going to fairground at racecourse. People are seen dancing, carrying banners, various bands are seen parading. Crowd seems to be happy. Tony Greenwood addresses the crowd at racecourse. Leader of the socialist opposition, Mr Hugh Gaitskell is there - he is seen applauding after Mr Greenwood's speech. Various shots of the miners and families having fun at fairground. Youngsters are seen jiving. (Neg.) 90,000 historic films, all SEARCHABLE on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/britishpathe Join us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/britishpathe Tweet us @britishpathe FILM ID:1495.25
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    Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qGpopbKdGk
    Resource type: Video
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 9 years, 9 months ago
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