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Sharing vivid memories of the strikes from both sides of the picket line.

Sharing vivid memories of the strikes from both sides of the picket line.

Gary Philipson returns to the County Durham mining towns of his childhood to speak to ex-miners, police and the families impacted by the strikes.

Former police officer Gerry Fitzsimons recalls being on duty on the battle buses.

And a former miner who decided to return to work wishes to stay anonymous over fear of reprisals.

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