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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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3 November 1821 Deed of partnership between Daniel Tuke of the city of York …
D/HLB 1/17 – Beadle Collection
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Opinion of Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 48/6 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Opinion of Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 26/28 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Little Stainton to Middridge
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Advice of Robert R.A. Hawkins …
D/El 26/31 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Little Stainton to Middridge
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Opinion of Robert Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 39/9 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Nunstainton and Woodham to Preston-le-Skerne
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Instructions issued by the trustees of the will of Lord Chancellor Eldon to Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 15/164 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Elstob and Great Stainton to Great Chilton
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Photograph album of Captain A.G. Bailey Hawkins of the 4th Battalion …
D/DLI 7/35/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Har to Hay
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Group photograph of the hockey team of the 4th Battalion …
D/DLI 7/35/1(56) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Har to Hay
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Group photograph of the officers …
D/DLI 7/35/1(88) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Har to Hay
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Photograph carte de visite …
ND/De 693/47 – Derwentside District Council (1974 – 2009) – Steel Industry, photographs, etc.
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Copy petition by Charles Henry Hawkins of Colchester …
D/X 1207/1/350 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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Deed of disclaimer by William Warwick Hawkins as to the executorship and trusteeship of the will of his uncle …
D/X 1207/1/361 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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17 September 1862 (1) Michael Buckham of Low Meadows …
D/X 1207/1/367 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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Durham Cathedral from the south west drawn by W.R. Robinson …
D/Ph 290/4 – Photocopies and photographs – Engravings
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Plan 2406 …
UD/BC 230/83 – Barnard Castle Urban District Council – Building control plans
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Murton Colliery Welfare Football Club …
D/MRP 30/1 – Mining Records Project – (part 1)
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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
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Correspondence between the Rector of Cockfield Rev. D.J. Hawkins …
EP/Coc 11/1 – Cockfield St. Mary Parish
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Plan and elevation of proposed toilet accommodation at St. Aidan's School …
EP/Ha.SA 11/44 – West Hartlepool St. Aidan Parish
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Lithograph entitled 'Durham from Pelaw Wood' …
D/CL 27/82/18 – Durham County Library Collection – Durham Prints, R.W. Benton
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Lithograph entitled 'Durham Castle' …
D/CL 27/82/53 – Durham County Library Collection – Durham Prints, R.W. Benton
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Group photograph of the sergeants of the 1st Battalion …
D/DLI 2/1/268(22) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Notes by Sergeant Jim Hawkins concerning his service with the 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry from 1940 to 1942 …
D/DLI 2/9/329 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Battalions, Phase 2
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Hockey Medal
A circular, silver 'Hockey Medal'. Obverse shows a stringed Durham Light Infantry bugle crest with King's crown and inscription:…
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Brancepeth No.2 Lodge, register of members' contributions, 14 July 1961 – 29 December 1961 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Proposed Parish Church in West Hartlepool: block plan …
EP/Ha.SL 4/1 – Hartlepool St. Luke Parish
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20 March 1724 (1) John Hawkins of Tremayne …
EP/Whm 171 – Whickham St. Mary Parish – 14: Miscellaneous
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Letter from Col. Hawkins …
D/St/C 5/67/42 – Strathmore Estate – Correspondence and personal papers: John Bowes correspondence
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Opinion of Robert Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 39/6 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Nunstainton and Woodham to Preston-le-Skerne
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Opinion of Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 48/19 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Opinion of Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 48/29 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Opinion of Robert R. Hawkins …
D/El 12/38 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Elstob and Great Stainton to Great Chilton
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Opinion of Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 15/181 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Elstob and Great Stainton to Great Chilton
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Opinion of Robert R.A. Hawkins of Lincoln's Inn …
D/El 15/183 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Elstob and Great Stainton to Great Chilton
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Cameron David Hawkins (accidental death) [521] …
COR/Du.S 2/1820 – Durham South Coroner – Inquest files
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Robert Royston Hawkins (natural causes) [994] …
COR/Du.S 2/2877 – Durham South Coroner – Inquest files
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Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell …
D/Br/F 207 – Brancepeth Estate – Family Papers
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Photograph …
D/WI 3/100/10(14) – Durham County Women’s Institutes
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Letters to Thomas McQueen (and replies) concerning the settlement of a breakages bill at Wemmergill Hall during the tenancy of the Hall and shoot by Colonel W.H. Briggs and Mr. J. Bailey Hawkins …
D/St/C2/20/8 – Strathmore Estate – Correspondence and personal papers: Estate agents (part 5) McQueen, Bradley, Kirkup
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Copy admission of Charles Henry Hawkins of Colchester …
D/X 1207/1/351 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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29 July 1673 (1) Sir Robert Clayton Kt. …
D/X 487/1/108 – Miscellaneous documents – Records transferred from Darlington Library (part 2)
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
A circular medal, obverse shows a central Royal Coat of Arms surrounded by a trophy of arms. Reverse is smooth with raised rim and inscription:…
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., July – December 1878 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Treasurers' Post Office Order Book, 1896 – 1897 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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List of 'Former Mineworkers not eligible for Mineworkers Pension Scheme' – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Eden Colliery wages book, [1944] – loose sheet – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Photograph of Major A.G. Bailey Hawkins …
D/DLI 7/35/1(89) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Har to Hay
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Detail of kitchen annexe hatch of the church hall …
EP/Biw.SN 4/8 – Bishopwearmouth St. Nicholas Parish
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Lithograph entitled 'The Cathedral …
D/CL 27/82/54 – Durham County Library Collection – Durham Prints, R.W. Benton
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Grace and Glory by James E. Hawkins …
D/X 1428/25 – Miscellaneous documents – Family of John Spence and Martha Spence, née Mullin, of Darlington