Rob Crute
@blackhallrob.bsky.social
Socialist▫️Member of Durham County Council, representing the people and communities of the Blackhalls & Hesledens Division▫️DMA▫️GMB▫️SAFC
DURHAM MINERS’ GALA, SATURDAY 12 JULY: Tony Benn was a true giant of the labour movement and he spoke at Durham Big Meeting more than anyone else in its history.
In his memoirs he captured the spirit and emotion of Europe’s biggest and best celebration of working class culture and solidarity.
In his memoirs he captured the spirit and emotion of Europe’s biggest and best celebration of working class culture and solidarity.
July 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
DURHAM MINERS’ GALA, SATURDAY 12 JULY: Tony Benn was a true giant of the labour movement and he spoke at Durham Big Meeting more than anyone else in its history.
In his memoirs he captured the spirit and emotion of Europe’s biggest and best celebration of working class culture and solidarity.
In his memoirs he captured the spirit and emotion of Europe’s biggest and best celebration of working class culture and solidarity.
Seen tonight on Darren Grimes’ Twitter page. My cover’s blown. I’ve been sussed out!
May 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Seen tonight on Darren Grimes’ Twitter page. My cover’s blown. I’ve been sussed out!
Working class solidarity is the foundation of our communities and on May Day we remember the workers whose sacrifice, determination and resistance gave life to the pit villages we love so much today.
The image shows the Blackhall NUM banner at the May Day rally held in Easington back in 1986.
The image shows the Blackhall NUM banner at the May Day rally held in Easington back in 1986.
May 1, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Working class solidarity is the foundation of our communities and on May Day we remember the workers whose sacrifice, determination and resistance gave life to the pit villages we love so much today.
The image shows the Blackhall NUM banner at the May Day rally held in Easington back in 1986.
The image shows the Blackhall NUM banner at the May Day rally held in Easington back in 1986.
At the Durham Miners’ Association’s International Workers’ Memorial Day service in Seaham this morning.
Remember the dead. Fight for the living.
Remember the dead. Fight for the living.
April 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
At the Durham Miners’ Association’s International Workers’ Memorial Day service in Seaham this morning.
Remember the dead. Fight for the living.
Remember the dead. Fight for the living.
Having an Easter get together with my lovely children 3 years ago today. Liquid lunches all round!
April 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Having an Easter get together with my lovely children 3 years ago today. Liquid lunches all round!
Members of the Blackhall Banner Group met last night to finalise plans for next month's fundraiser to mark 40 years since the end of the 84-85 Strike and the 25th Anniversary of the Banner Group, which we set up to promote the culture and heritage of coal mining in our community. Details to follow.
March 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Members of the Blackhall Banner Group met last night to finalise plans for next month's fundraiser to mark 40 years since the end of the 84-85 Strike and the 25th Anniversary of the Banner Group, which we set up to promote the culture and heritage of coal mining in our community. Details to follow.
Our poor little Elena 8 years ago today. At 4 years old she’d already cottoned on that a lifetime of supporting Sunderland was going to send her hopes soaring one day only to crush them underfoot the day after.
March 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Our poor little Elena 8 years ago today. At 4 years old she’d already cottoned on that a lifetime of supporting Sunderland was going to send her hopes soaring one day only to crush them underfoot the day after.
40 years ago today the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike ended.
Still proud to be the enemy within.
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
Still proud to be the enemy within.
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
March 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
40 years ago today the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike ended.
Still proud to be the enemy within.
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
Still proud to be the enemy within.
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
Seven years ago today we said our last farewells to Barry Chambers.
Barry was chair of Blackhall Labour Party for many years and an active member of the Durham Miners’ Association.
He’s shown in the centre of the image next to Tony Benn, another stalwart of the labour and trade union movement.
Barry was chair of Blackhall Labour Party for many years and an active member of the Durham Miners’ Association.
He’s shown in the centre of the image next to Tony Benn, another stalwart of the labour and trade union movement.
January 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Seven years ago today we said our last farewells to Barry Chambers.
Barry was chair of Blackhall Labour Party for many years and an active member of the Durham Miners’ Association.
He’s shown in the centre of the image next to Tony Benn, another stalwart of the labour and trade union movement.
Barry was chair of Blackhall Labour Party for many years and an active member of the Durham Miners’ Association.
He’s shown in the centre of the image next to Tony Benn, another stalwart of the labour and trade union movement.
‘The past we inherit. The future we build’.
The motto of the Durham Miners’ Association reminds us to learn from the struggles and conflict of the past and use the experience to create a better future for all workers.
The motto of the Durham Miners’ Association reminds us to learn from the struggles and conflict of the past and use the experience to create a better future for all workers.
January 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
‘The past we inherit. The future we build’.
The motto of the Durham Miners’ Association reminds us to learn from the struggles and conflict of the past and use the experience to create a better future for all workers.
The motto of the Durham Miners’ Association reminds us to learn from the struggles and conflict of the past and use the experience to create a better future for all workers.
An appropriately decrepit Brexit party poster from 2016 on a wall in Seventh Street, Blackhall Colliery - complete with advice from our more reasonable residents.
December 23, 2024 at 11:58 AM
An appropriately decrepit Brexit party poster from 2016 on a wall in Seventh Street, Blackhall Colliery - complete with advice from our more reasonable residents.
Sending seasons greetings on #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham, and wishing everyone the Christmas they deserve.
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
December 22, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Sending seasons greetings on #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham, and wishing everyone the Christmas they deserve.
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
Sending seasons greetings on #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham, and wishing everyone the Christmas they deserve.
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
December 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Sending seasons greetings on #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham, and wishing everyone the Christmas they deserve.
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
#ForTheManyNotTheFew
#StillTheEnemyWithin
#NoPasaran
It’s 4 years since my lovely Dad Bob passed away
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
December 15, 2024 at 10:11 AM
It’s 4 years since my lovely Dad Bob passed away
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
It’s 4 years since my lovely Dad Bob passed away
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
December 15, 2024 at 10:09 AM
It’s 4 years since my lovely Dad Bob passed away
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
He loved the Durham Miners’ Gala and made sure I never missed it when I was a bairn
Alongside his enduring love and guidance it’s shaped everything I believe in and everything I do to this day
On #socialistsunday I’ll raise a glass in his memory
December 8, 2024 at 7:02 AM
A message of solidarity from Blackhall Colliery on #socialistsunday We’ll keep up the fight for the many not the few.
December 1, 2024 at 8:59 AM
A message of solidarity from Blackhall Colliery on #socialistsunday We’ll keep up the fight for the many not the few.
It’s one whole year today since this lad set off for the land where streams of whiskey are flowing.
We’ll raise a glass tonight in his memory.
We’ll raise a glass tonight in his memory.
November 30, 2024 at 8:01 AM
It’s one whole year today since this lad set off for the land where streams of whiskey are flowing.
We’ll raise a glass tonight in his memory.
We’ll raise a glass tonight in his memory.
Morning all, and happy #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham.
November 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Morning all, and happy #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham.
Morning all, and happy #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham.
November 24, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Morning all, and happy #socialistsunday from Blackhall Colliery in County Durham.
Born on 22 November 1883 AJ Cook was a miner and secretary of the MFGB during the 1926 General Strike
In recognising his lifelong commitment to the labour and trade union movement he has appeared on many miners’ banners and is shown here on the Blackhall DMA banner alongside Hardie, Benn and Bevan
In recognising his lifelong commitment to the labour and trade union movement he has appeared on many miners’ banners and is shown here on the Blackhall DMA banner alongside Hardie, Benn and Bevan
November 22, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Born on 22 November 1883 AJ Cook was a miner and secretary of the MFGB during the 1926 General Strike
In recognising his lifelong commitment to the labour and trade union movement he has appeared on many miners’ banners and is shown here on the Blackhall DMA banner alongside Hardie, Benn and Bevan
In recognising his lifelong commitment to the labour and trade union movement he has appeared on many miners’ banners and is shown here on the Blackhall DMA banner alongside Hardie, Benn and Bevan
The ‘inside-out’ church St Andrew’s on Hesleden Road in Blackhall Colliery was built in Stockton in the C19 before it was relocated brick by brick in 1930.
When it was rebuilt the outward facing bricks were reversed to face inwards to hide the black grime and soot built up at its previous location.
When it was rebuilt the outward facing bricks were reversed to face inwards to hide the black grime and soot built up at its previous location.
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 AM
The ‘inside-out’ church St Andrew’s on Hesleden Road in Blackhall Colliery was built in Stockton in the C19 before it was relocated brick by brick in 1930.
When it was rebuilt the outward facing bricks were reversed to face inwards to hide the black grime and soot built up at its previous location.
When it was rebuilt the outward facing bricks were reversed to face inwards to hide the black grime and soot built up at its previous location.
Happy birthday to the DMA.
Founded on this day in 1869 the Durham Miners’ Association is 155 years old.
“The past we inherit, the future we build”.
Founded on this day in 1869 the Durham Miners’ Association is 155 years old.
“The past we inherit, the future we build”.
November 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Happy birthday to the DMA.
Founded on this day in 1869 the Durham Miners’ Association is 155 years old.
“The past we inherit, the future we build”.
Founded on this day in 1869 the Durham Miners’ Association is 155 years old.
“The past we inherit, the future we build”.