WEDNESDAY 3RD 2010 - THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENDING OF THE MINERS' STRIKE

As part of a series of events to commemorate The Miners' Strike and celebrate the mining industry, Alan and Cheryl Gerrard of Theartbay Gallery put on a "Question Time" style debate at the Forum Theatre within the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, to discuss the legacy of The Miners' Strike over the last 25 years; an episode in Britain's recent past which continues to affect millions of people, both directly and indirectly.

It was a highly charged, emotional, but articulate and constructive debate.

What you have here is sections of the raw footage. Enjoy!

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We would like to thank the following, all of whom gave their time and creativity voluntarily:

The panellists -- Edwina Currie, George Galloway MP, Ken Loach, David Hencke and Mike Nattrass MEP,
The chairman -- Oliver Speight;
Liaison -- Jilly Stubbs, Sue Law-Webb;
Reception -- Sid Kirkham and Kendal Kirkham;
Microphones -- Stephanie Boden, Damian Rowe, Darren Smallwood, Joanne Clews, Louise Smith;
Film -- Andrew Stuart, James Bell and Staffs Live Film Crew;
Strike footage soundtrack -- Steve Shaw;
The "Big A" logo and artwork -- Harry Davies;
Photography -- Dave Chesters.
Copyright - Alan Gerrard, Cheryl Gerrard of Theartbay Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent.
Thanks to John W Gerrard for being the inspiration behind it.x