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Index to 1st edition 1:10560 OS maps of County Durham (1856) sheets 14-29 (5114)
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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

Letter from K.B. Aitchison …

D/Sh.H 1124(13) – Sherburn Hospital

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Arbitration committee minutes – A-D

Contains the records for people with surnames between A-D.

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Land Tax returns …

Q/D/L 159-160 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Norham and Islandshire (Northumberland)

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Land Tax returns …

Q/D/L 159-160 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Norham and Islandshire (Northumberland)

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Lumley 6th Colliery, weekly pays book, week ending 24 June 1961 – week ending 28 March 1964 – A-D

Contains the records for people with surnames between A-D.

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Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58

A circular medal, obverse shows left-facing bust of Queen Victoria with inscription: 'VICTORIA REGINA'. Reverse shows standing figure of…

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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., July – December 1912 – A-D

Contains the records for people with surnames between A-D.

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Land Tax returns …

Q/D/L 159-160 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Norham and Islandshire (Northumberland)

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Land Tax returns …

Q/D/L 159-160 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Norham and Islandshire (Northumberland)

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Alterations to 64 Northgate for Messrs. Greenlees and Sons …

Da/NG 2/4647 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans

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1914-15 Star

A four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves. A banner in centre is inscribed '1914-15'. Star is topped by a crown and…

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Group photograph of Lily Laundry staff …

D/LL 103 – Lily Laundry

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Letters from Messrs. Aitchison and Bell …

D/WM 112-131 – Wilkinson and Marshall – solicitors, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Allied Victory Medal 1914-19

A circular medal, obverse shows winged figure of Victory. Reverse has the inscription: 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919' surrounded…

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Sick department register – A-D

Contains the records for people with surnames between A-D.

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Plans for conversion of house into shop at 132 High Street …

ND/Du 14/62 – Durham City Council (1974 – 2009) – Building plans

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1914 Star

A four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves. A banner in centre is inscribed 'AUG NOV 1914'. Star is topped by a…

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British War Medal 1914-20

A circular medal, obverse shows uncrowned left-facing effigy of King George V. Reverse shows St George on horseback armed with a sword and dates…

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Superannuation and Pension Fund register. Register cards nos.: 1042 …

D/Co 58/2 – Consett Iron Company – Business Archives Council grant

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Postcard photograph of five prisoners of war …

D/DLI 7/808/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames A: Ab to Al

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Pension Fund register …

D/Co 56/7 – Consett Iron Company – Business Archives Council grant

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Special Constabulary Long Service Medal

A circular medal, obverse shows profile of King George V. Reverse has inscription: 'FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY' with…

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