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The Miners' Strike: 40 years on

Stories from across South Yorkshire looking back at the 1984 miners' strike.

Local Radio,5 episodes

Episodes

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South Yorkshire
1. The iron ladies
Aggie Curry fought on the picket lines alongside her husband at Markham Main Colliery.
02 Mar 2024,2 mins
South Yorkshire
2. The straight and narrow
Exploring the opportunities for young people when the pits closed.
02 Mar 2024,3 mins
South Yorkshire
3. Community champions
Former miner John Hays discusses the work of the Goldthorpe Development Group.
02 Mar 2024,2 mins
South Yorkshire
4. Legacy and loss
Former Goldthorpe Colliery miner Terry Cadwallander reflects on his life underground.
02 Mar 2024,4 mins
South Yorkshire
5. Home from home - the spirit of Thurnscoe
A soup kitchen set up during the strike has helped support over 150 families.
02 Mar 2024,4 mins