Pitman’s Parliament

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  • Durham Miners’ Banners: An Illustrated Talk

    Pitman's Parliament Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, United Kingdom

    Miners' lodge banners are an extremely important part of the heritage of the Durham pit communities. In this illustrated talk Newcastle author Ken Smith throws the spotlight on these wonderful icons of mining trade unionism, highlighting their history, meaning and significance.   No need to book. The Bar and Cafe will be open. Please pay […]

  • Durham Folk Festival

    Pitman's Parliament Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, United Kingdom

    Welcome to Durham Folk Festival! First, a little introduction. If you weren’t aware of Durham Folk Festival till now, that’s not surprising! Till very recently they were Hartlepool Folk Festival. Founded in 2015, for ten years HFF was the home of magical happenings, unforgettable experiences and the very finest in folk music. Unfortunately, 2025 saw […]

  • Voices from the Lough: Lí Ban; Barry Kerr

    Pitman's Parliament Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, United Kingdom

    One concert, 2 perspectives, a singular heritage. Voices from the Lough is a celebration of Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster by the world-class musicians it has produced. First up is Barry Kerr, a multi-instrumentalist and singer whose music expresses the very heart of Irish life. Originally from the southern […]