The Miners' Hymn | Classical/Visual art review

Durham CathedralWhen the last coalfield in County Durham closed over 15 years ago, there were fears that the proud tradition of the colliery band would perish alongside it. Yet today the Durham Miners' Gala remains one of the biggest political gatherings in Europe, with over 50 marching bands converging for the blessing of banners in the cathedral. The "Big Meeting" is now augmented with an international festival whose centrepiece this year was a collaboration between American filmmaker Bill Mo...

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