Gresford, The Miners’ Hymn, was performed at the Durham Miners' Gala for the first time on this day in 1937. It has been performed at every Gala since, dedicated each year to all those we have lost since we last met in Durham. Here is Fishburn Band performing Gresford at the 2022 Durham Miners Gala. Robert Saint, Durham miner, composer and bandsman, wrote the piece following the disaster at Gresford Colliery, North Wales, that claimed the lives 266 miners. He dedicated it to “the memory of all m
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At about this time on each Gala day, Gresford, the miners' hymn, is performed on the racecourse as we remember all those we lost over the previous year. Our thanks to Hepworth band for recording this performance of Gresford for what would have been the day of the Durham Miners' Gala 2021. Our thoughts are with all of you who have lost loved ones since we last gathered together in Durham. Stay safe. Take care. We look forward to welcoming you to the Durham Miners' Gala 2022. | Durham Miners' Asso
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The Gresford Hymn also known as The Miners’ Hymn has been adopted by the Durham Miners' Gala - last year a very special recording was made for Kynren at Durham Cathedral. Hear this poignant track for yourself this summer! http://kynren.com #ThrowbackThursday | Kynren
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Gresford, the miners' hymn, is played in tribute to Thomas Hepburn at the graveside of the pioneering union leader. The annual Thomas Hepburn Memorial Service was held at Heworth St Mary at the weekend. DMA Chair Stephen Guy gave the address in the church before the Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band performed and wreaths were laid at Tommy's grave. A miner from the age of eight, Thomas Hepburn founded The Colliers United Association of Northumberland and Durham. In 1831, the union won its fi
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