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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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Certificate of good service of Private R. Dolan …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/177/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames D: Do
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Annual report of the General Secretary, Sam Watson, for 1956 – A-D
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Cash book, 15 July 1895 – 30 June 1898 – A-D
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Parcels for prisoners of war giving names, postal addresses, lodges, etc., 1943 – 1944 – A-D
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Sick Fund entrance fees, 1885 – 1903 – A-D
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Photograph of 11567 [Private] William Dolan …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/480/8 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames M: Mo
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Minute book of Committee Meetings [unsigned], August 1934 – December 1935 – A-D
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National Union of Mineworkers (Durham Area) General Secretary's Annual Report, 1955 – A-D
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Compensation Committee Letter Book, 9 March 1914 – 3 July 1914 – A-D
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Compensation Department, Reports of meetings of the Arbitration Committee (labelled 'Minutes of Arbitration Committee'), vol.4, 1 January 1923 – 15 December 1924 – A-D
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Letters out (copies), February 1886 – March 1889 – A-D
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Walter John Dolan (complication of necessary medical intervention) [928] …
Read MoreCOR/Du.N 2/3181 – Durham North Coroner – Inquest files
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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 '1914-15'. Star is topped by a crown and…
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Annual report of the General Secretary, Sam Watson, for 1951 – A-D
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Compensation Department, Reports of meetings of the Arbitration Committee (labelled 'Minutes of Arbitration Committee'), vol.5, 14 January – 21 December 1925 – A-D
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Report and financial statement of the St. Godric's (Durham) Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society for year ending 31 December 1928; also letter from F. Dolan …
Read MoreRC/Du.SG 6/1 – Durham St. Godric Roman Catholic Parish
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Binchester Lodge Minute Book, 28 June 1901 – 4 May 1903 – A-D
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Copy letter from R.T. James and Partners …
Read MoreEP/Hew.SA 4/52 – Heworth St. Alban Parish – 04: Churchwardens
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Medal Box
Read MoreA rectangular, white cardboard medal box with paper envelope. Originally held 1914 Star awarded to Private T Dolan, 7980, Royal Army Medical Corps. …
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., December 1878 – June 1879 – A-D
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Committee meeting minutes, 1932 – A-D
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Arbitration committee minutes, 1923-1926 – A-D
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Sick department register – A-D
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Illustrated list of officers and men of the companies of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/31A – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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J. Dolan …
Read MoreP/14/8/818 – Durham Prison – Photographs of prison officers
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M. Dolan …
Read MoreP/14/8/819 – Durham Prison – Photographs of prison officers
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Cash book, 19 September 1888 – 30 June 1892 – A-D
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Arbitration committee minutes, 1898 – 1938 – A-D
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Arbitration committee minutes, 1898 – 1938 – A-D
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Register of men employed on screens at Dawdon Colliery, 1 December 1926 – 9 December 1950 – A-D
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Eliza Dolan …
Read MoreCOR/C/2/98 – Chester Ward Coroner – Inquest files
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., July – December 1890 – A-D
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