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Pakistani children in Newcastle gather in the Crown Street mosque. Its the occasion of the Dhiva celebrations, on which they are obviously concentrating hard in 1967
Haircutting under difficult circumstances in the Newcastle store of Bainbridge & Co. during a power cut in 1947
Mrs. McGeorges furniture stands outside her home in John Street, Gateshead after her eviction in 1966
It was beer by candlelight in many pubs last night. And lack of light was not he only problem for landlords. Electrically operated pumps stopped and so customers could only have bottled or keg beer
News by candlelight and battery power. Radio Durham news reader John Pickles had to rig up a makeshift power supply when the station was hit by a power cut in 1970
In the kitchen a spare car battery and a headlamp bulb give enough light to work in, as water for the tea is boiled in an antique copper kettle on a picnic stove during a power cut in 1970
The scene in The Journal newsroom during one of the power cuts in 1972. Much of the preparation for the newspaper was done by the light of hurrican lamps and candles
Not even the dog escapes the eye of the baliffs during this eviction in 1962
Brussels Street today as furniture is moved into the street, and neighbours look on as a family is evicted in 1962
Baliffs removing furniture from a home in East Chevington in 1973
Workmen busy at the poles erected in Shield Street, Gateshead where they are putting electricy into houses for the first time in 1959
Mr. James Taylor maintaining essential services by emergency lighting in a pharmacy during a power cut in 1977
The old method of eviction. In future landlords will have to apply to the courts for an order to evict tenants in 1962
Men enjoying a drink together in a bar in South Shields in 1968
Durham Miners Gala - Vic Feather gives his speech
Durham Miners Gala - A big blow for this bandsman as he marches with his colleagues
Durham Miners Gala - Mr Harold Wilson accompanied by Vic Feather and Mr Jim Callaghan
Durham Miners Gala - Lee Callaghan gets a ride on Fred Metcalfes shoulders
Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson waves to the crowd
Durham Miners Gala - The Brandon Colliery Lodge march in the rally
Durham Miners Gala - (left to right) Vic Feather, Ted Short and Tony Benn
Durham Miners Gala - Horden Colliery band and banner in the Gala parade
Durham Miners Gala - Contrasts in dress - some in suits, some in more traditional vest and shorts
Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson at a pre-gala gathering in Chester-le-Street
Durham Miners Gala - Neil Kinnock is greeted by well-wishers
Durham Miners Gala - Neil Kinnock and Arthur Scargill watch the parade pass by
Durham Miners Gala - some young girls join the fun
Durham Miners Gala - Jim Callaghan applauds the marchers
Durham Miners Gala - Michael Foot watches the gala pass by
Durham Miners Gala - Jim Callaghan and Tony Benn watch the gala pass by
Durham Miners Gala - 5 year old Andrew enjoying the gala
Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson and his wife with Ted Short watch the march pass by
Durham Miners Gala - General picture of the rally
Durham Miners Gala - Neil Kinnock with Ron Todd, Mick McGahey and David Hopper
Durham Miners Gala - Families enjoy the gala
Durham Miners Gala - VIPs line up on the Royal County Hotel balcony as a colliery band passes by
Durham Miners Gala - Jim Callaghan watches the gala pass by
Durham Miners Gala - Michael Foot gives his speech
Durham Miners Gala - Michael Foot and Tony Benn watch the gala pass by
Durham Miners Gala - Clement Attlee speaks to the rally
Durham Miners Gala - Crowds enjoy the march
Durham Miners Gala - Crowds watch the gala pass by
Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson speaks at the rally
Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson, Jim Callaghan and Mr George Brown
Durham Miners Gala - Dancing dancing all the way, thats how all youngsters enjoy themselves on gala day
Durham Miners Gala - Arthur Scargill is greeted by well-wishers
Durham Miners Gala - Alfred Hesler listens to the speakers with Mrs M Richardson
Durham Miners Gala - Harold Wilson makes his way through the crowd