THE North-East Film Archive has kindly produced this short clip of colour footage of the Durham Miners Gala.

The clip is a compilation of professional and amateur films from across the decades from the 1950s to the 1980s – all capturing the unstilting community pride, the solidarity and the sheer joy of people coming together to celebrate, in what is still the largest socialist trade union event of its kind in the world.

If the film, or these stills, spark any memories, or you spot a familiar face or place, we’d love to hear from you.

The North-East Film Archive (NEFA) has more than 600 films – more than a quarter of a million feet long – which reveal the heart and soul of Durham during the 20th Century. NEFA is trying to raise £5,000 to help preserve and share this film heritage.

The collection reveals an extraordinary record of our times, from the changes in industry to the evolving landscape and architecture of the city. Holidays to home life, schooldays to local events. Community occasions such as the miners' galas, popular jazz bands, local crafts and traditions – on the CineSecrets section of the Memories website, you’ll see other clips showing Patons & Baldwins in Darlington in operation, and women quilt-making in Weardale.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has already assisted NEFA, and now the appeal is for members of the public to help.

You can make a donation at justgiving.com/campaign/durhamfilmheritage, or to find out more go to northeastonfilm.com