Today is the 201st anniversary of the '1825 North Sands Massacre' in Sunderland. Sailors on strike & bystanders were gunned down by the authorities, the inquest conclusion 'justifiable homicide'. Another example in Britains long & bloody history of state violence. This is from the 200th anniversary.

Hi, hi. It's been a while and I still have some left so do you mind if I promote my Changing Landscapes zine? 40 pages dedicated to ruined structures (and vehicles!) in the North Pennines. £10 including P&P - UK only. Info & buy: www.mariegardiner.co.uk/zines-and-pr... #Photography #Zine

Thank you to Chris Lloyd from the The Northern Echo ✊️. 'Defiant - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy' our new documentary film, available here Direct (through SumUp): pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q4M6WODB Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7SL3YLR www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2626971...

A story for Gala day: Film tells how Durham stood defiant through 1984-85 strike

A POWERFUL, hugely emotional film telling the stories of people swept up by the vicious whirlwind of the Miners’ Strike 40 years ago received its…

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Sorry if I'm being annoying by sharing this too much. We're 62% of the way to the goal 💙

Marie Gardiner@mariegardiner.bsky.social · 2w ago

I appreciate everyone has precious little spare cash at the moment. If, however, you did feel you could part with a few pounds, then it would mean a lot to me if you donated to this. I'm raising money for Lewy Body Dementia, which is responsible for my family being in the worst time of our lives.

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Marie Gardiner@mariegardiner.bsky.social · 2w ago

I appreciate everyone has precious little spare cash at the moment. If, however, you did feel you could part with a few pounds, then it would mean a lot to me if you donated to this. I'm raising money for Lewy Body Dementia, which is responsible for my family being in the worst time of our lives.

Here's a reminder of everywhere our documentary Defiant - County Durham, the Miners' Strike, and its Legacy is screening so far, but the list is being updated regularly. There have been 3 screenings already but still plenty more to come linktr.ee/RedhillsDurham

Get your copy of 'DEFIANT - County Durham, The Miners Strike and its Legacy' on DVD here amzn.eu/d/0fQqonV0 or here, please remember to add your delivery address pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q4M6WODB (UK ONLY) ✊ #Durham #MinersStrike

Defiant - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy is an Amazon bestseller on DVD 😃👍 Available here www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7SL3YLR Thank you to everyone for your support:- 'It is brilliantly and sympathetically told'

RIP Sam Neil

Unexpected stars of the Durham Miners' Gala yesterday. A crowd on Elvet Bridge highly amused by some... eccentric rowing. To quote one observer 'they've changed seats twice, and still can't get it out of the tree' 😶🛶

It was so good to be at the Gala today, just enjoying it rather than working. Every year they have an artist design the merch, this year was Redhills' slogan 'The Past We Inherit, The Future We Build'. It looked fabulous. Our film was being advertised on the show field. What a day.

'It is brilliantly and sympathetically told' 🥹 fantastic spread on our new documentary, Defiant, in today's The Northern Echo, by Chris Lloyd.

What a day!!! A glorious Big Meeting 😍 #Durham

Lonely Tower Film & Media@lonelytower.bsky.social · 4w ago

It's Durham Day Today! 😃

Thank you to Chris Lloyd from the The Northern Echo ✊️. 'Defiant - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy' our new documentary film, available here Direct (through SumUp): pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q4M6WODB Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7SL3YLR www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2626971...

A story for Gala day: Film tells how Durham stood defiant through 1984-85 strike

A POWERFUL, hugely emotional film telling the stories of people swept up by the vicious whirlwind of the Miners’ Strike 40 years ago received its…

thenorthernecho.co.uk

It's Durham Day Today! 😃

My friend Shaun has written a great piece on this recent photograph of a Black woman surrounded by masked men, and the ripples of meaning that spread from it. 'The camera had recorded a fraction of a second. The meanings attached to that fraction of a second accumulated rapidly afterwards.'

The afterlife of a photograph

When a photograph becomes iconic, what happens to the person inside it? A reflection on memory, recognition and photography's ethics.

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A hot day today filming other people at work today! All for a really fun bus stop project with Spennymoor Town Council 🚌🎨😀

You can now buy a copy of Defiant - County Durham, The Miners' Strike, and its Legacy on DVD from us: Direct (through SumUp): pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q4M6WODB Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7SL3YLR We can only ship to UK addresses I'm afraid, the cost is too prohibitive to ship abroad now.

This Saturday, the Durham 'Big Meeting'! ✊ Get your copy of 'DEFIANT - County Durham, The Miners Strike and its Legacy' on DVD here amzn.eu/d/0fQqonV0 or here, please remember to add your delivery address pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q4M6WODB (UK ONLY)

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Last night's premiere of Defiant was so great, we had around 200 people at Redhills in the beautiful Pitmans Parliament. After the screening, many stayed for a Q&A and we got some great questions. Here's a pic our pals took of us on the stage with some great folks.

This was an excellent evening out - and there's plenty more to come as the film goes on tour in the next few weeks. Dates here: linktr.ee/redhillsdurham

Lonely Tower Film & Media@lonelytower.bsky.social · last mo.

Overwhelmed by tonight at Redhills Durham. The premiere of 'Defiant - County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy' was an incredible success. To Vonni, Alix and the Redhills team, and to everyone who came out in support. THANK YOU! It really means so much, M&M X

Overwhelmed by tonight at Redhills Durham. The premiere of 'Defiant - County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy' was an incredible success. To Vonni, Alix and the Redhills team, and to everyone who came out in support. THANK YOU! It really means so much, M&M X

This Sunday at Redhills Durham the premiere of 'DEFIANT - County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy' Tickets - tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...

Thanks to Andy for chatting to us about our new film 'Defiant - County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy' premiering at Redhills Durham this sunday 👍 tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...

Talking Northeast@talkingnortheast.bsky.social · last mo.

A new documentary film explores the legacy of the miners' strike in County Durham. It's a tale of resilience in the face of neglect, as this week's interview shows: talkingnortheast.substack.com/p/defiant-re... #mining #film #indie #community #regeneration #defiant #countydurham #strike

Huge congratulations to @louisepowell.bsky.social - a brilliant event with fab people. Underdogs, out now 📖 😀

Marie Gardiner@mariegardiner.bsky.social · last mo.

Wonderful night at @louisepowell.bsky.social's Underdogs publication celebration and I even won £20 at the bingo 😄. Fabulous night and once again huge congratulations to Louise!

A sneak preview of 'Defiant - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy' for the press Redhills Durham this afternoon 😀

Read all about it! Thanks to Katy at the Sunderland Echo. DEFIANT premieres this Sunday Redhills Durham www.sunderlandecho.com/whats-on/pow...

Powerful new documentary film looks at The Miners' Strike and its legacy

After its premiere, the film will be shown on a community screening tour.

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Get ready for this years Big Meeting! ✊ Join us at Redhills Durham this Sunday for the world film premiere of 'DEFIANT - County Durham, The Miners' Strike and its Legacy' a story of community, struggle, and a defiant pride that still defines County Durham. tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...

In work and can't afford the ever increasing bills? THE COST - Thanks to the Rev Joanne Thorns from Communities Together Durham. People, on the ground, making a real difference. @livingwageuk.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social