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Use our collection search to explore the people, places and events that make County Durham what it is today
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Seaside holidays at Crimdon
See the resort in its 1950s heyday, with beach houses, a pavilion, aluminium huts and beauty contests
Binchester
From Roman fort to colliery village – explore archives, archaeology and local studies collections
Elvet Bridge, Durham
Lots to discover about this ancient landmark and the surrounding buildings, pictured here in 1829
Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902
Durham Light Infantry objects, photos, memorials and memories of this military campaign in South Africa
Stockton & Darlington railway
Track the development of early railways in County Durham since the 1820s
Bones, breeds and beasts of burden
Discover more about cattle in the rural life of County Durham and beyond
In pursuit of perfection
Listen to John (Pop) Porter talking in 1976 about how to grow prize leeks at Peterlee
Birth, marriage and death certificates
Start with a quick surname check for records after 1837 held by County Durham’s registration service
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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Interview with Mrs Irene McManners
Read More01 Mrs McManners_Easi0008 – Local Authority Records
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Class 2 Blackhall Infants School
Read Moreblac0019 – Local Authority Records
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Bowling Club
Read Moreblac0026 – Local Authority Records
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Social Evening, Blackhall Trades People
Read Moreblac0031 – Local Authority Records
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Building of Colliery Bridge
Read Moreblac0047 – Local Authority Records
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School Coronation Party
Read Moreblac0078 – Local Authority Records
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Caves At Blackhall Rocks
Read Moreblac0080 – Local Authority Records
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Blackhall Rocks Hotel
Read Moreblac0081 – Local Authority Records
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Leo Pieroni
Read Moreblac0082 – Local Authority Records
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Jack Carr, County Cricketer and Landlord of Hardwick Hotel
Read Moreblac0088 – Local Authority Records
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Blackhall Bowls
Read Moreblac0111 – Local Authority Records
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Blackhall Bowls
Read Moreblac0115 – Local Authority Records
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Blackhall Coast Road
Read Moreblac0128 – Local Authority Records
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Blackhall Infants School
Read Moreblac0145 – Local Authority Records
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blackhall Rocks
Read Moreblac0154 – Local Authority Records
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Nimmos Brewery Staff
Read Morecast0013 – Local Authority Records
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The Girls in Service
Read Morecast0016 – Local Authority Records
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The Vicarage
Read Morecast0026 – Local Authority Records
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Entrance to Parklands
Read Morecast0036 – Local Authority Records
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Railway Station
Read Morecast0042 – Local Authority Records
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Mrs Stirk
Read Morecast0082 – Local Authority Records
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Castle Eden Village
Read Morecast0089 – Local Authority Records
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Crimdon Rocks
Read Morecrim0002 – Local Authority Records
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Crimdon Dene
Read Morecrim0004 – Local Authority Records
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Labour Demonstration
Read Morecrim0017 – Local Authority Records
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The Pavilion
Read Morecrim0022 – Local Authority Records
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Tables Laid For A Meal
Read Morecrim0029 – Local Authority Records
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Deaf Hill
Read Moredeaf0009 – Local Authority Records
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Deaf Hill Mines Rescue Brigade
Read Moredeaf0030 – Local Authority Records
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Deaf Hill Mines Rescue Brigade
Read Moredeaf0032 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Colliery Girls School
Read Moreeasc0009 – Local Authority Records
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Carnival At Station Road
Read Moreeasc0018 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Colliery Boys School Camp
Read Moreeasc0025 – Local Authority Records
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Welfare Pavilion
Read Moreeasc0071 – Local Authority Records
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Schools At Seaside Lane
Read Moreeasc0101 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Swimming Club
Read Moreeasc0116 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Colliery Aerial Flight – tipping coal waste
Read Moreeasc0128 – Local Authority Records
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Church Of England Infants School
Read Moreeasc0136 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Colliery Choir
Read Moreeasc0140 – Local Authority Records
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Coal Wagon
Read Moreeasc0145 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Colliery Outing
Read Moreeasc0150 – Local Authority Records
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Sewing Class
Read Moreeasc0158 – Local Authority Records
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Dennis Donnini VC
Read Moreeasc0162 – Local Authority Records
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Street of Shops
Read Moreeasc0190 – Local Authority Records
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Church of the Ascension and Vicarage
Read Moreeasc0195 – Local Authority Records
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Liberality Tavern
Read Moreeasv0006 – Local Authority Records
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Cycling Club
Read Moreeasv0031 – Local Authority Records
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Moores Delivery Van During Worst Winter
Read Moreeasv0041 – Local Authority Records
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Easington Village School
Read Moreeasv0066 – Local Authority Records
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W I Pageant
Read Moreeasv0088 – Local Authority Records
