Summary
THE greatest number of pit closures in the North East happened in the 70s. Ninety-three pits closed. Mrs Thatcher, pictured, didn't take office until May 1979. She was not to blame for that. Likewise, Consett Iron and Steel came under threat of closure in the 70s and was demolished in 1980. Mrs Thatcher was not to blame for that either. Sabotage was also prevalent. The 70s
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Letter: Your Shout - Pits Closing Before Tories
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