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1940s

1940s

During the war years no new building took place and maintenance of the homes was carried out when materials were available. Income from subscriptions and donations was steady and the Association managed to keep its head above water in competition with the war effort schemes and savings plans that were being promoted at the time.

In 1944 an additional income was received by means of fines deducted by collieries under the 'New Procedure Rules - Volunteer Absence'. These were fines levied on workers for bring late or absent from shift and handed over to the Association.

The end of the war saw the Association having to ask Lodges to increase their contributions. This was mainly due to the lack of maintenance being carried out on the homes during the war, and the ever-increasing cost of materials.

Durham miners Gala recommenced where sales of goods and souvenirs took place. Proceeds from sporting events like cricket and football and cultural events including concerts and the Cathedral Service offertories all helped in raising badly needed funds.

  • 1940 - Food rationing introduced in Britain.
  • 1940 - Battle of Britain fought in the skies.
  • 1945 - USA drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
  • 1945 - Germany surrenders and World War II ends
  • 1948 - National Health Service established.

DAMHA through the years