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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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Durham Gaol. A History 1634-1985 …
Read MoreP/17/14 – Durham Prison – Prisoners’ and Officers’ records, prison governance, plans
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 84 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 115 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward North
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 118 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward North
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 145 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward South
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 11 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Chester Ward East
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 59 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South West
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William Dawson (natural causes) [1216] …
Read MoreCOR/Du.N 2/3246 – Durham North Coroner – Inquest files
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6 June 1851 (1) W.B. Beaumont …
Read MoreNCB 2 /57/3 – National Coal Board
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – DAWSON, Mrs., wife of C.F. Dawson painter and decorator, of 4 Pelaw Terrace
Read MoreDAWSON, Mrs., wife of C.F. Dawson painter and decorator, of 4 Pelaw Terrace…
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – DAWSON, Herbert Arthur, 2nd engineer on S.S. Niger
Read MoreDAWSON, Herbert Arthur, 2nd engineer on S.S. Niger…
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Letter from Brigadier-General Douglas Dawson …
Read MoreD/He 235 – Headlam family of Holywell
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10 July 1581[2] (1) William Blaxton of Gibsyde …
Read MoreD/St/D5/1/67 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Gibside and Winlaton Estate (part 1, D/St/D/5/1-5)
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21 May 1695 (1) Cuthbert Horne of Rotherawbank in Lunedale …
Read MoreD/St/D3/2/70 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Wemmergill Estate (part 1, D/St/D/3/1-3)
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12 September 1709 (1) Sir William Dawson of Azarley …
Read MoreD/St/D13/5/15 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Multiple estates (Including Family Settlements and Estate Acts)
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Schedule of landowners and tenants …
Read MoreD/HH 7/4/9 – Hanby Holmes – Witham, Maire, Silvertop, Lawson and Thornton Families: Estate
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Copy letter received from J. Ingram Dawson …
Read MoreD/HH 6/6/69 – Hanby Holmes – Swaledale Manors: Law suits
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Copy letter from H.J.H. Mackay to J. Ingram Dawson concerning further confusion at the overstocking of Bowes Moor arising from Headlam's sale …
Read MoreD/HH 6/17/11 – Hanby Holmes – Bowes Manor: Field reeves
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31 May 1864 Admittance of James Lonsdale Dawson and William Lobley to a messuage and lands at Healaugh. Manor of Healaugh New Land …
Read MoreD/HH 6/1/504 – Hanby Holmes – Swaledale Manors: Deeds
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5 March 1715/16 (1) Ralph Wensley senior (2) Ralph Wensley junior Demise by (1) to (2) of two fire houses at Reddings …
Read MoreD/HH 6/1/630 – Hanby Holmes – Swaledale Manors: Deeds
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20 April 1899 (1) Jane Bergh of Stockton on Tees …
Read MoreD/DBS 7/7/29 – Darlington Building Society
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General letters received …
Read MoreD/HH 1/4/93 – Hanby Holmes – Office Administration: In letters
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General letters received …
Read MoreD/HH 1/4/94 – Hanby Holmes – Office Administration: In letters
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Schedule of deeds (1798-1904) relating to property purchased by Barnard Castle R.D.C. …
Read MoreD/HH 3/2/421 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Barnard Castle
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24 August 1722 (1) Gilbert Dawson …
Read MoreD/X 649/160 – Miscellaneous documents – Forster, Moses and Vane-Tempest families (part 2)
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Hand of Jim Coates playing cards in the Workingmen's Club …
Read MoreD/X 779/13/2 – Miscellaneous documents – W.L. Colley of Byers Green (part 2)
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Photograph of female teachers …
Read MoreD/Ph 364/8 – Photocopies and photographs – Durham, Whinney Hill Secondary School
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Two houses in Abbey Road …
Read MoreDa/NG2/8221 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Numbers 57 and 59 Carnaby Road …
Read MoreDa/NG2/8043 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Numbers 31 and 33 Lingfield Lane …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/7298 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Photograph of an unidentified woman …
Read MoreD/X 422/11 (14) – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Photograph of an unidentified woman …
Read MoreD/X 422/11 (28) – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Photograph of a group of men (one of whom is Charles F. Dawson) …
Read MoreD/X 422/42 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of St. Oswalds Church Yard and Banks with Durham Cathedral in background …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/2 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral from the college …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/16 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford' showing the rustic bridge …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/21 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of Bideford and Bridge from the East …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/31 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of 'Les Grands Mulets et Le Mont Blanc' …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/96 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of Portrush …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/42 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of the Black Cave Tunnel …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/48 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of Inversnaid Falls …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/57 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of Oban …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/61 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of Stirling Castle …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/64 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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Stereoview card of flowers …
Read MoreD/X 422/54/108 – Miscellaneous documents – Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City
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4 July 1798 (1) Joseph Davison …
Read MoreD/X 487/1/124 – Miscellaneous documents – Records transferred from Darlington Library (part 2)
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Interview with Mr Robert Belcher
Read More01 Mr_Belcher_Hord0002 – Local Authority Records
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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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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., January – June 1880 – A-D
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between A-D.
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Cash book, 15 July 1895 – 30 June 1898 – A-D
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between A-D.
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Treasurers' cash book, July 1919 – March 1921 – A-D
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between A-D.