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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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Pass book of Lieutenant D.A.S. Johnston with Messrs. Holt and Company; 1 October 1920 – 21 January 1930 …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/360/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames J: Jo
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 80 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 103 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward South West
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 111 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward South West
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Dennis Holt (misadventure) [1094] …
Read MoreCOR/Du.S 2/1499 – Durham South Coroner – Inquest files
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Personal file re George Holt …
Read MoreU/Ho 212 – Houghton-le-Spring Poor Law Union
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, February 1883 – December 1890 – E-H
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Usworth Lodge, Compensation and average book no.4: Canchmen's Average Book, 1899 – 1914 – E-H
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Draft letter from Thomas Bell to Henry Holt re the valuation of Mr. Smiths' estates …
Read MoreD/Bo/G 70/83 – Bowes Museum Collection – Thomas Bell and Sons, surveyors (places H to S)
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Photograph of 'E' Half Company of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(24) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Letters out (copies), October 1914 – August 1915 – E-H
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Officer's advance book of Lieutenant J.S.B. Holt …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Telegram from the Under Secretary of State for War to R. Holt …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/2 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Death certificate of Lieutenant J.S.B. Holt …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/5 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Photograph of Lance-Corporal J.S.B. Holt …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/18(105) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Newspaper cutting …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/14(239) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Letter from Brigadier A.E. Holt …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/12(723) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Photograph of a briefing conference of 'B' Company …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/426 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Copy letters from Brigadier A.E. Holt …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/529-530 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Battalions, Phase 2
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Group photograph of 'E' Half Company …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/617/13(22) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames S: Sa to Sc
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 88 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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12 and 13 May 1828 (1) Robert Watson Darnell of Grange …
Read MoreD/X 1413/1/12 – Miscellaneous documents – Durham City deeds
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., July – December 1878 – E-H
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Minute book of Committee Meetings [unsigned], August 1934 – December 1935 – E-H
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National Union of Mineworkers (Durham Area) General Secretary's Annual Report, 1961 – E-H
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List of 'Former Mineworkers not eligible for Mineworkers Pension Scheme' – E-H
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Usworth Lodge, Wages Books, averages, 1921 – 1927 – E-H
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Note from the Commissioners of Income Duty …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/4 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 81 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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Marriage licence of Harry Douglas Holt of R.A.F Station …
Read MoreEP/Di 1/22 – Dinsdale St. John Parish
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Group photograph of a Durham Light Infantry band …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/22 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Annual report of the General Secretary, Alfred Hesler, for 1968 – E-H
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National Union of Mineworkers (Durham Area) General Secretary's Annual Report, 1962 – E-H
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Treasurers' cash book, September 1886 – March 1888 – E-H
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1920 – 1923 – E-H
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Reports of H.M. Inspectors of Mines for … Durham District (No.4) … for the year 1893, 1894 – E-H
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Usworth Lodge, Wages Books, averages, 1921 – 1928 – E-H
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New Zealand Campaigns Medal 1845-66
Read MoreA circular medal, obverse shows veiled head of Queen Victoria with 'VICTORIA: D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D: ' around the rim. Reverse shows date:…
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Group photograph of 'B' Company …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/81(15) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Photograph of Private Hinde …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/18(106) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Group photograph of a Durham Light Infantry band …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/333/21 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Ho
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Letter from Brigadier A.E. Holt to Lieutenant-Colonel Fenner …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/12(680) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 87 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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1939-45 Star
Read MoreA six-pointed star with suspension ring. Centre of star has royal cypher: 'GRI/VI' within a circular band inscribed: 'THE 1939-1945…
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Africa Star 1940-43
Read MoreA six-pointed star with suspension ring. Centre of star has royal cypher: 'GRI/VI' within a circular band inscribed: 'THE AFRICA…
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Cash book, 19 September 1888 – 30 June 1892 – E-H
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Council programmes, minutes and returns, December 1933 – October 1936 – E-H
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Usworth Lodge, Wages Book, Canchmen's averages, 1913 – 1919 – E-H
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Joint Committee decisions, agreements, awards, etc., 1910 – 1914 – E-H
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Letter from G.B.M. Coore …
Read MoreEP/Da.HT 237 – Darlington Holy Trinity Parish