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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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Ellen Evans (natural causes) [2489] …
Read MoreCOR/CD 2/1700 – County Durham and Darlington Coroner – Inquests
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D.J. Evans …
Read MoreP/14/8/935 – Durham Prison – Photographs of prison officers
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Photograph of Patrick Evans …
Read MoreP/14/6(335) – Durham Prison – Photographs of prisoners
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Group photograph of the officers …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/35/1(88) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Har to Hay
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Notice and plan of proposed alterations and additions to a house on the corner of Westbrook …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/799 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Photograph of a group of soldiers …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/75/25(21) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames B: Bo
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Letter from the Chief of Establishments …
Read MoreD/X 1164/2 – Miscellaneous documents – Humble family of Ryton
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Number 21 Elton Road …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/6866 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Revised layout of Westgate Road …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/7377 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Diary …
Read MoreD/X 914/11 – Miscellaneous documents – Diaries of John Pease of Darlington
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General Election accounts, 1918 – E-H
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Treasurer's Post Office Order Book, 12 January 1911 – 13 February 1913 – E-H
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Treasurers' cash book, March 1921 – June 1922 – E-H
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Compensation Department, Reports of meetings of the Arbitration Committee (labelled 'Minutes of Arbitration Committee'), vol.1, 9 September 1918 – 1 December 1919 – E-H
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Letters out (copies), April 1889 – July 1891 – E-H
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Lumley 6th Colliery, weekly pays book, week ending 24 June 1961 – week ending 28 March 1964 – E-H
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Usworth Lodge, Wages Book, Averages: Victory Pit, Murphy's Pit, Marshall's Pit & Usworth Colliery – all seams, 1911 – 1920 – E-H
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Joint Committee Meetings (Auckland District), Agenda book (with notes), 1914 – 1916 – E-H
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1905 – 1909 – E-H
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Programme and poster for the production of 'Tons of Money' by Will Evans and Valentine …
Read MoreD/DDS 1/3/117 – Durham Dramatic Society – Programmes, reviews etc
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Correspondence from the North Eastern Electric Supply Company Ltd. enclosing a wayleave agreement dated 27 September 1938 between Rev. Lewis Evans …
Read MoreEP/Eth 55 – Etherley St. Cuthbert Parish
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Photograph of staff …
Read MoreD/CL 27/277/1927 – Durham County Library Collection – Photographs and postcards A-D (excluding Durham City)
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Correspondence of the Rev. Canon A.B. Parry Evans with various parties concerning the Priestman Trust and the restoration of the organ and sanctuary …
Read MoreEP/Au.SA 4/130 – Auckland St. Andrew Parish – Churchwardens
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Letter from The Secretary …
Read MoreEP/Au.SA 4/251 – Auckland St. Andrew Parish – Churchwardens
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Duplicate photograph of E/E G235(2) …
Read MoreE/E/G236(1) – Wingate, A.J. Dawson Grammar School
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Duplicate photograph of E/E G235(6) …
Read MoreE/E/G236(4) – Wingate, A.J. Dawson Grammar School
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Daily orders by Chief Commandant Dame Regina Evans …
Read MoreD/DLI 11/3/2/12 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Territorial Army and Volunteer Reserve, Phase 2
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Copy letter from Senior Commandant Mrs. W.M. Roberts …
Read MoreD/DLI 11/3/2/40 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Territorial Army and Volunteer Reserve, Phase 2
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Newspaper cutting from an unidentified newspaper giving a report on the presentation of the musketry and recruiting prizes of the 3rd (Sunderland) Durham Light Infantry at the Drill Hall …
Read MoreD/DLI 11/4/2/29(226) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Territorial Army and Volunteer Reserve, Phase 2
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Photograph of grooms of The Durham Light Infantry Polo Club …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/230(65) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Newspaper cutting …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/285(17) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 2)
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Circulars issued by: G.S.O.1 (HG) Headquarters …
Read MoreD/DLI 5/3/9/3 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Home Guard
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Reports of The Inspectors of Mines to Her Majesty's Secretary of State For the Year 1874: Mr. Willis …
Read MoreD/DMA 21/1/3 – Durham Miners Association – Official Publications
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Reports of the Inspectors of Mines …
Read MoreD/DMA 21/1/9 – Durham Miners Association – Official Publications
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Reports of the Inspectors of Mines To Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Year 1881: Mr. Dickinson …
Read MoreD/DMA 21/1/10 – Durham Miners Association – Official Publications
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Reports of the Inspectors of Mines To Her Majesty's Secretary of State for The Year 1882: Mr. Dickinson …
Read MoreD/DMA 21/1/11 – Durham Miners Association – Official Publications
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Committee meeting minutes, 1933 – E-H
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Analysis book, December 1919 – June 1921 – E-H
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Treasurer's Post Office Order Book, 17 February 1916 – 12 February 1919 – E-H
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Annual Review of the Work of the Compensation Department, later called Annual Reports and Compensation Reports, 1927, 1929 – 1946 – E-H
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Compensation Committee Letter Book, 16 September 1912 – 2 May 1913 – E-H
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Brancepeth No.2 Lodge, register of members' contributions, 14 July 1961 – 29 December 1961 – E-H
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India General Service Medal 1854-95
Read MoreA circular medal, obverse shows left-facing bust of Queen Victoria. Reverse shows Victory crowning a semi-nude seated warrior. Edge inscription:…
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Photograph of Ronald Brimer and Sergeant Evans about to board an aeroplane to Tokyo …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/89/84 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames B: Br
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Letters sent to Lieutenant-Colonel W.I. Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/11 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Elizabeth Jane Evans (natural causes) [1151] …
Read MoreCOR/CD 2/1442 – County Durham and Darlington Coroner – Inquests
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Proposed erection of garage at 51 Victoria Road for Mr. Evans (plan no. 2021) …
Read MoreUD/BC 153/24 – Barnard Castle Urban District Council – Building control plans
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Four bungalows …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/6018 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Twelve houses …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/6106 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Marriage licence …
Read MoreEP/HaS 75 – Haughton-le-Skerne, St Andrew Parish