Book: Pitmatic: Stories and Talk of The North East Coalfield Discontinued Children under 16 always go

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The Bridge

Miners who provided fuel

linking Newcastle and Gateshead

As a collection it describes the author’s life in stitch and details how an artist-embroiderer works and thinks creatively

Book: Pitmatic: Stories and Talk of The North East Coalfield Discontinued Children under 16 always goThe last major mine in the North East region closed in 2005 and with it went a way of life. Through dialect words, humour, stories and songs Pitmatic will help you to understand the everyday lives and work of miners. Miners who provided fuel, helped sustain an economy, consolidated communities and created a unique and rich regional culture. This book is a joyous celebration of the history of the North East bringing together the words spoken by miners