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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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Compensation Committee Letter Book, 24 March 1910 – 15 November 1910 – A-D
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David Williams postcard collection – Postcard albums: Album 6
Read MoreD/DW – Antiquarian and Composite Records
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Group photograph of officers of the 9th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/9/292 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Pencil sketch of an officer asleep in a deck chair with a newspaper on his lap …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/920/9(4) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames M: Mas to May
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Postcard group photograph of the officers of the 9th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/701/2(82) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames T: Th to Ti
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Commemorative Medallion 1914-1918
Read MoreCircular, bronze memorial plaque or medallion issued to the next of kin of service personnel killed during World War One. Commonly referred to as a…
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plaque
Read MoreA brass plaque etching depicting a cross memorial of a grave in memory of the men from the 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died between 15th…
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Print
Read MoreA black and white print of a pencil drawing, mounted on card. The print features a memorial cross. The cross itself is inscribed, 'IN MEMORY OF…
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Sick Fund entrance fees, 1885 – 1903 – A-D
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Individual appeals and umpires' awards, 1925 – 1934 – A-D
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Committee meeting minutes, 1933 – A-D
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Minute Book, Arbitration Committee of the Durham Colliery Owners' Mutual Protection Association and the Durham Miners' Association, 24 January 1946 – 13 November 1951 – A-D
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Christmas card of the 4th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/4/271 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 3rd, 4th and 5th Battalions
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Group photograph of the officers of the 4th Volunteer Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/57(8) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Group photograph of the officers of the 8th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/57(13) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Photograph of 'H' Half Company of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(29) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Group photograph of officers of the 4th Volunteer Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/80 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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plaque
Read MoreA brass plaque etching depicting a cross memorial of a grave in memory of the men from the 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died between 15th…
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Group photograph of officers of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/208 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Group photograph of the officers of the 4th Volunteer Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/57(9) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Photograph of officers of the 8th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/119 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Military Cross
Read MoreA cross with straight arms of equal length broadening at the ends. Obverse has an Imperial crown at end of each arm and royal cypher 'GRI'…
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Allied Victory Medal 1914-19
Read MoreA circular medal, obverse shows winged figure of Victory. Reverse has the inscription: 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919' surrounded…
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Miscellaneous documents – R. Bradford of East Boldon, sketch book
Read MoreD/X 359 – Other Records
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1905 – 1909 – A-D
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List of 'Former Mineworkers not eligible for Mineworkers Pension Scheme' – A-D
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., June – December 1908 – A-D
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Photograph of Lady Bradford presenting Corporal Heseltine …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/12(80) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph of a group of officers of The Durham Light Infantry …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/7/18(184) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Group photograph of 'H' Half Company …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/346/5(27) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames I:
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Postcard illustration of regular soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/1040/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Servicemen and unidentified, Phase 2
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Newspaper cutting of a photograph of Brigadier-General R.B. Bradford …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/334/15 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Distinguished Service Order
Read MoreA cross with curved ends, enamelled white. Obverse shows a gold Imperial crown on a red enamelled background surrounded by a green enamelled laurel…
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Medal Box
Read MoreA purple leather, rectangular medal box with a curved end. On lid of box is gold inlay edging and a gold crown. Cream lining on the inside of lid and…
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David Williams postcard collection – Loose postcards
Read MoreD/DW – Antiquarian and Composite Records
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Photograph of a group of officers [probably of the 9th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/804/7 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Servicemen (First World War)
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Group photograph of officers of the 8th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/91 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Group photograph of the officers of the 8th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/95/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Victoria Cross
Read MoreA bronze cross pattee. Obverse shows a lion standing on a crown above a banner with the inscription: 'FOR VALOUR'. Reverse has date of…
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1914 Star
Read MoreA 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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TEST: 1 March 1796 (1) Arthur Mowbray of Sherburn …
Read MoreD/St/D1/4/194 – TEST: Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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David Williams postcard collection – Postcard albums: Album 3
Read MoreD/DW – Antiquarian and Composite Records
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Miscellaneous documents – Durham County Federation of Maternity and Child Welfare Voluntary Workers
Read MoreD/X 2091 – Other Records
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Photograph of Lieutenant- Colonel K.M.W Leather …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/148(419) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/138(2) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Facsimile print of the memorial cross to the men of the 9th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/680/2 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames S: St
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Print
Read MoreA black lithograph print entitled 'ABIDE WITH ME', by Pio Ximenes. The print features Jesus with a soldier, in a trench. The base of the…
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TEST: Valuation by Philip Kirkup of West Carterthorne colliery at the time of the death of George Bradford …
Read MoreD/St/C3/6/4 – TEST: Strathmore Estate – Correspondence and personal papers: Coal agents
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Compensation Department, Reports of meetings of the Arbitration Committee (labelled 'Minutes of Arbitration Committee'), vol.2, 5 January 1920 – 5 December 1921 – A-D
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Committee, Council, Board minutes, circulars, etc., 30 December 1941 – 23 June 1941 – A-D
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