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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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Letter from Captain H. Heaton …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/66/2 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames B: Bi to Bl
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Draft bill of costs to Harry Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/1882 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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Estate account book of J. Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/2077 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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Cash ledger of J. Heaton of Low Startforth Hall …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/2079 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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26 September 1778 (1) William Hardcastle junior of Masham …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/33 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Authority of Ann More and William Corp to John Heaton and Thomas Wildman to pay £3000 to William Hardcastle …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/36 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Apprenticeship indenture of Thomas Pease to William Aldam …
Read MoreD/XD 5/321 – Miscellaneous documents – Darlington – Pease Family records
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Correspondence with: Heaton …
Read MoreE/HB 1/491 – College of St. Hild and St. Bede – St. Hild’s College
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24 April 1760 (1) Hannah Raine (2) Thomas Heaton Copy of surrender by (1) to (2) of a cottage and appurtenances …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/6 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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11 April 1767 (1) Hannah Raine …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/13 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Cash book of John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/2065 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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Receipted accounts for building work etc. done for John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/2075 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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19 July 1805 (1) John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 8/3/367 – Hanby Holmes – Edleston Family: Landed property in and around Gainford
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Joseph Samuel Heaton (industrial disease) [439] …
Read MoreCOR/Du.N 2/952 – Durham North Coroner – Inquest files
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 2 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Chester Ward East
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31 December 1774 (1) John Heaton the Elder of Romaldkirk …
Read MoreD/X 2185/3 – Miscellaneous documents – Romaldkirk and Mickleton deeds
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Minute book of Committee Meetings [unsigned], August 1934 – December 1935 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Joint Committee Meetings (Auckland District), Agenda book (with notes), 1916 – 1917 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Photo of Low Middleton 18th Century Dovecote © Chris Heaton and licensed for reuse under 2010
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 2 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Chester Ward East
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 9 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Chester Ward East
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Correspondence between Heaton …
Read MoreEP/Ha.SH 4/136 – Hartlepool St. Hilda Parish – Churchwardens
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Correspondence between Bernard Thorpe & Partners …
Read MoreEP/RG 4/17/1 – Rowlands Gill St. Barnabas Parish
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Out letter book of John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/2076 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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Letters from: Charles Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/10/446-467 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Partnerships, business, bankruptcy
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The Most Noble William Spencer …
Read MoreD/HH 2/11/22/1-8 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: General case papers (part 1)
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Account of Edward Smith and George Claughton for coals worked and delivered …
Read MoreD/St/B1/6/219 – Strathmore Estate – Business: Coal (part 2) Partnership and partnership collieries
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Fortnightly 'Heaton Colliery bills' …
Read MoreD/St/B1/6/221 – Strathmore Estate – Business: Coal (part 2) Partnership and partnership collieries
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Notice of interment of Margaret Ellen Heaton …
Read MoreCP/Pi 155/4 – Pittington Civil Parish – Burial Board, burials
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24 June 1752 (1) Hannah Raine of Romaldkirk …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/5 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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6 July 1764 Copy admittance of John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/11 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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7 November 1768 (1) Elizabeth Gates (2) John Heaton Surrender by (1) to (2) of a cottage and appurtenances. Manor of Romaldkirk Rent: 6d. p.a. Entry: 6d. …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/17 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Statement of account of sundry household articles belonging to Mr. Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/80 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1920 – 1923 – E-H
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19 December 1739 (1) William Vint of Barnard Castle …
Read MoreD/St/D1/4/79 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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Photograph of the First Rugby Team with Mr. Carter and Mr. Heaton …
Read MoreE/C/G376 – Durham, Johnston, Comprehensive School
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14 January 1785 (1) Robert Heaton of Barnard Castle …
Read MoreEP/BC 7/14 – Barnard Castle St. Mary Parish – 07 Overseers of the Poor
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Statements of account of William Hardcastle and Ann his wife and Miss Ann Moore with John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/34-35 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Statements of account of William Hobson with John Heaton for years ending Martinmas 1800 – 1804 Endorsed 'Allowed …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/58-62 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Letter from John Charlton of Bolton to John Heaton …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/75 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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27 December 1811 (1) John Heaton of Old Burlington Street …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/77 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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27 December 1811 (1) John Heaton (2) Thomas Langstaff Copy bond of (1) to (2) in £700 as further assurance for peaceable enjoyment of property (under covenants in D/HH 3/6/77) …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/78 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Copy of Romaldkirk tithe case …
Read MoreD/HH 3/6/87 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Romaldkirk
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Committee, Council, Board minutes, circulars, etc., 23 April 1942 – 28 December 1942 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Letters out (copies), February 1903 – April 1905 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1915 – 1919 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Postcard with a landscape photograph of the interior of the 'Dining Hall …
Read MoreD/DW 1/5(42) – David Williams postcard collection – Postcard albums: Album 5
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Fortnightly 'Heaton Colliery bills' (Amos Barnes' working bills) …
Read MoreD/St/B1/6/223 – Strathmore Estate – Business: Coal (part 2) Partnership and partnership collieries
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Fortnightly Heaton colliery 'stable bills' …
Read MoreD/St/B1/6/225 – Strathmore Estate – Business: Coal (part 2) Partnership and partnership collieries
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Slide of Infants IB and Mrs. Heaton …
Read MoreE/DA/G 501/6/68 – Darlington, Springfield Primary School