Dave Hadfield - Story of a Silverwood Miner

Audio slideshow following an interview with Dave Hadfield (an ex-Silverwood Miner) focusing on his experiences of the strikes of 72-74 and 84-85. Selected photos courtesy of The Rotherham Advertiser and Martin Shakeshaft.

[@wiking08]

Good old Wingnut, telling it as it was. Speaking to ex miners from across the south yorks coalfield, there weren't many who didn't know, or had not heard of Dave, although he was better known by his nickname Wingnut. I first met him in '85, and I'm glad to be able to say that I still speak to him 33 years later, no airs or graces, just a character you couldn't help but laugh along with, top bloke !

[@harryshelton6427]

Brilliant comment dave wot solidarity we ad.

[@deanstanley5799]

Old wingnut our next door neighbours on Cambridge street Clifton in the 80s Eric Stanley! Um boy wowser 😂😂

[@rosewhite---]

Tories hate miners and unions as the tories all have interests in importing and in not paying tax or wages.

[@redrobbo1896]

Rose White I'm an American, but we see the same thing here with our workers and unions. The Republicans want to destroy the middle class, and taking out the unions is the first step.