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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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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, February 1937 – September 1939 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1905 – 1909 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Andrew's House Lodge, Minute Book, 'Resolution Book', giving minutes of General Committee, and special meetings, 14 December 1917 – 6 April 1922 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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6 August 1805 (1) Sir Stephen Lushington of Harley Street …
D/X 1207/1/210 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, May 1942 – June 1945 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, May 1942 – June 1945 (enclosures) – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, July 1945 – April 1948 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Photograph of soldiers at vtraining camp …
D/DLI 2/35/3(30) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 10th – 70th Battalions
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Photograph of soldiers at a training camp …
D/DLI 2/35/3(32) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 10th – 70th Battalions
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None – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, April 1934 – February 1937 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Bill of complaint in the matter of Frederick William Robert …
D/Lo Acc 1251(D) Deeds 27 – Londonderry Estates – Additional Records Acc: 1251(D)
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Sick Fund entrance fees, 1885 – 1903 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Wages Books, averages, 1927 – 1933 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Photograph of Lieut. J. Heywood at annual training camp …
D/DLI 2/35/3(70) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 10th – 70th Battalions
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Undivided postcard with a coloured landscape view of 'Durham Castle' from South Street …
D/DW 1/6(70) – David Williams postcard collection – Postcard albums: Album 6
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Gala pay out, 1951 – 1952 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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C.P. Heywood …
D/He 126/111 – Headlam family of Holywell
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6 August 1805 (1) Sir Stephen Lushington of Harley Street …
D/X 1207/1/211 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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Bill of cash of Messrs Bridges …
D/HH 10/16/55 – Hanby Holmes – Miscellaneous Activities: River Tees
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National Union of Mineworkers (Durham Area) General Secretary's Annual Report, 1955 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Loan and repayment book, 1926 – 1927 – E-H
Contains the records for people with surnames between E-H.