Culture Shock talk -Women in the Miners' Strike 1984/85
26 Mar
Culture Shock
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What was the role of women during the 1984-85 miners' strike in the region? What did it achieve? This talk looks at how the women's groups started, and discusses the impact of their activities.
Heather Wood founded the women's support groups in East Durham during the 1984-85 miners' strike and was chair of the Save Easington Area Mines and Save Easington Area Mines Relief Fund.
Talk begins at 12.15pm. All talks are free and last 90 minutes. To book a free place please email cultureshock@twmuseums.org.uk or call (0191) 277 2297 stating which talk you wish to attend.