The North-East, with its rich coal fields, was among the regions hardest hit by a dispute pitting police and pickets against each other and which even divided families.
Here are just some of our pictures taken in East Durham during the year-long strike.
5. Strike leader
NUM leader Arthur Scargill, at the centre of the front row, at Easington in July 1984. Photo: SE
6. Massed ranks
Pickets and police outside Easington Colliery in August 1984. Photo: SE
7. Banner raised
A demonstration passes through Easington in October 1984. Photo: na
8. Leading the way
NUM leader Arthur Scargill, second right in the front row, chuckles while visiting Easington in July 1984. Photo: SE