Durham miners’ hall applies for Unesco world heritage status

Redhills assembly hall, built in 1915, joins group application for same status as pyramids and Taj Mahal

A grand hall created for miners in 1915 and recognised as one of the finest trade union buildings in Europe is bidding for Unesco world heritage status.

Redhills in Durham has been selected as one of eight workers' assembly halls across the world that are jointly applying for the accolade.