Amateur historian Jack Cavanagh, from Consett, will reveal why many North-East miners fought as sailors during the First World War, in a talk at the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery, at Aykley Heads, Durham, tomorrow at 2pm.

Tickets are available in advance from the museum, on 0191-384 2214, or £2.50 for concessions, and £1.50 for season ticket holders.