Remembering brave men who dug so deep

TUNNELLING to plant explosives under enemy lines was a hugely dangerous tactic employed by both sides during the First World War.

- TONY HENDERSON

The Durham Miners Association band in the Pitman's Parliament at Redhills

Many miners were recruited for their skills from areas such as the North East for a form of warfare which was a product of the trenches stalemate.

The tunnellers will be remembered among thousands of miners from the region who served in the two world wars - including conscripted Bevin Boys - by a concert in Durham.

The public event at 3pm tomorrow will be held in the newly restored Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners Association (DMA).

Titled By Our Life's Ember - inspired by the poem 'Miners' by war poet Wilfred Owen - will feature the Durham Miners Association Brass Band and Lirica vocal ensemble performing in the listed building's Pitman's Parliament.