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Binchester
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Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902
Durham Light Infantry objects, photos, memorials and memories of this military campaign in South Africa
Stockton & Darlington railway
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In pursuit of perfection
Listen to John (Pop) Porter talking in 1976 about how to grow prize leeks at Peterlee
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Richard Annand, VC
The first British Army soldier of the Second World War to be awarded the Victoria Cross, in May 1940
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Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel [J. Watson] …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/722/12 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames T: Tu
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Photograph of four officers of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/534/5(3) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames P: Pe
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Group photograph of the first football team of Farnborough School …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/618/2(2) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames S: Se
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Annual report of the General Secretary, Sam Watson, for 1949 – A-D
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between A-D.
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Annual report of the General Secretary, Sam Watson, for 1949 – I-N
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between I-N.
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Annual report of the General Secretary, Sam Watson, for 1956 – A-D
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between A-D.
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Sick Fund entrance fees, 1885 – 1903 – U-Z
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Compensation Committee Letter Book, 24 May 1911 – 19 August 1911 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Individual appeals and umpires' awards, 1925 – 1934 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Correspondence concerning payment for work in the Pillar District of Browney Colliery, 2-21 March 1932 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Marsden Lodge, Minute book, November 1916 – September 1917 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Ushworth Colliery Forces 'Welcome Home' Fund minutes, September 1944 – January 1946 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Arbitration committee minutes, 1898 – 1938 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Letter from 'Nigel' [Poett] to Colonel W.I. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/12(160) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Telegram to Lieutenant-Colonel H.C. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(208) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Negative of two soldiers of the 6th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/216 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Negative of group of five soldiers of the 6th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/220 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph of two men at the Durham Miners' Gala …
Read MoreD/CL 27/278/1132(4) – Durham County Library Collection – Postcards and photographs: Durham City
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Notes and letters to C.P. Nicholson from John L. Watson …
Read MoreD/DT 1/12/2 – Darlington and Teesdale Naturalists’ Field Club – Field Club Management and Administration
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Letter …
Read MoreD/NERA 2/3/7 – North Eastern Railway Association
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Letter to 'Dear Watson' …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(15) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Newspaper cutting listing 'local commissions' …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(66) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Correspondence between Colonel W.I. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 8/1/25 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Durham Light Infantry Museum and Trustees
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Copy letter from Nerys Johnson …
Read MoreD/DLI 8/1/27 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Durham Light Infantry Museum and Trustees
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'War notes' …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/2 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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'War notes' …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/6 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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'War notes' …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/7 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel R.B. Humphreys …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/21 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Correspondence of Colonel W.I. Watson concerning the new regimental history of The Durham Light Infantry commissioned from S. G.P. Ward …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/38 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Drafts of the commentary on the Battle of Mareth …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/45 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Sketch plan of the battle of Mareth …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/48 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Notes concerning the military career of Sergeant Fitter Harry Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/992/2 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Letter from Brigadier Arthur Green to Colonel W.I. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/12(353) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel R.E.G. Scott …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/12(512) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph of Sergeant Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/134(11) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph of 'A' Half Company of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(15) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph of 'E' Half Company of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(24) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph of Mr J.G. Thomson …
Read MoreD/DLI 1/17/5(8) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Regiment
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Letter to Colonel W.I. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/11(646) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph from the Darlington and Stockton Times …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/11(790) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel W.I. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/11(805) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Group photograph of the officers of the 8th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/58(44) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel H.C. Watson leading the 6th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(222) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Letter from B.W.L. McMahon …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(239) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Telegram from Colonel Vane and the 'second line' to Lieutenant-Colonel H.C. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(247) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Letter from 'Jack' Jeffreys to Colonel Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(418) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Letter from A. Ebsworth …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(438) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Letter from W.L. Vane …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(443) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph of Lieutenant-General Sir Hugh S. Jeudwine taking the salute at a march-past by the 151st Infantry Brigade at Ripon …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(515) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Group photograph of the officers and non-commissioned officers of 'A' Company …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(519) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
