A HISTORY OF THE
DURHAM MINERS' ASSOCIATION
1870-1904

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The Miners' Hall, Durham

A HISTORY OF THE
Durham Miners' Association
1870-1904

BY

ALDERMAN JOHN WILSON, J.P.
Corresponding Secretary to the Association, Chairman of DurhamCounty Council, and Member of Parliament forMid-Durham Division

Durham
Printed and Published by
J. H. VEITCH & SONS, 24 and 25 North Road
1907

PRICE THREE SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE

To

MY COLLEAGUES THE MINERS
OF DURHAM

this outline of their associated history is respectfully dedicated byone who knows the hardships and dangers of their lives, whounderstands their character and esteems it, who has been with them intheir struggles for freedom, equality, and a better life, whosegreatest pride is that from early youth he has been (and still is)one of them, whose highest honour is that he is trusted by them totake part in the varied and important duties of their association,and whose hope is, that avenues of greater good may by their unitedand individual efforts be opened out to them.

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