AN exhibition looking at the North-East's mining industry opened this week.

Hindsight, by Harry Malkin, offers visitors a chance to see a variety of vivid images that introduce colour into a world that the artist previously saw in black and white.

Mr Malkin worked at Fryston Colliery, in Yorkshire, for 20 years before it closed in 1986. The images he saw left a lasting impression on him, which inspired him to start his artwork. Some of his works have appeared in the National Coal Mining Museum of England.

He depicts images of the mines in acrylic and charcoal, and all of his works are for sale.

The exhibition is being held in the McGuinness Gallery, at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, and runs until Saturday, June 2. Visiting times are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Entry is free.

Catherine Dawson, the deputy manager of the town hall, said: "Since opening on Tuesday, the exhibition has been very popular and we have received lots of positive interest from visitors.

"The exhibition brings the mining days to life and it is great to have something of regional interest here. I am sure it will continue to be very popular."