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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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Burton in Kendal Charity (John Hutton) …
Read MoreCHA/235 – Charity Commission – County Durham Charity Accounts
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Ralph Harrison Bequest …
Read MoreCHA/514 – Charity Commission – County Durham Charity Accounts
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 115 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward North
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 118 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward North
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 145 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward South
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 38 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward North West
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 57 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South East
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Index to family trees in Robert Surtees, 'The History of the County Palatine of Durham' – Hutton family of Woodham see Robert Surtees, The History … of Durham …, vol.3, p.333
Read MoreHutton family of Woodham see Robert Surtees, The History … of Durham …, vol.3, p.333
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24 June 1783 (1) Francis Hutton of Red Lion Square …
Read MoreD/El 50/5 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Account of Richard Richardson with Francis Hutton for rents …
Read MoreD/El 50/6 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Will and codicil of Francis Hutton of Red Lion Square …
Read MoreD/El 50/45-46 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Letter from Francis Hutton …
Read MoreD/El 50/95 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Letter of attorney …
Read MoreD/Fo 26 – Forcer family
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1 April 1616 (1) Talbot Bowes of Streatlam …
Read MoreD/St/D1/1/37 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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29 October 1626 (1) Sir Talbot Bowes …
Read MoreD/St/D1/1/49 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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Copy of recognizance by George Bowes of Biddicke …
Read MoreD/St/D1/1/57 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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29 October 1636 (1) Sir Conyers Darcy of Hornby Castle …
Read MoreD/St/D1/1/61 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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13 November 1638 (1) Talbott Bowes of Streatlam Castle …
Read MoreD/St/D1/1/66 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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Receipts for £7 8s.4d. and £16 4s.8d. given to Matthew Hutton by Thomas Bowes for firsts of Streatlam demesne …
Read MoreD/St/D1/1/71 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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15 June 1685 (1) John Hutton of Marsk …
Read MoreD/St/D1/2/41 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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15 May 1686 (1) John Hutton of Marske near Richmond …
Read MoreD/St/D1/2/42 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 1, D/St/D/1/1-4)
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19 August 1703 (1) Anne Bates of Harraton …
Read MoreD/St/D1/11/17 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 2, D/St/D/1/5-14)
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Memorandum that John Wastel …
Read MoreD/St/E1/22/23 – Strathmore Estate – Estate Administration: Streatlam (part 2)
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20 – 21 June 1754 (1) Mary Raikes Fulthorp of North Allerton …
Read MoreD/Ro 1/1 – Robson family (Catcote Estate)
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9 March 1573/74 (1) Sir George Bowes of Streatlam …
Read MoreD/St/D7/180 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Other properties in County Durham
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16 May 1638 (1) Mathew Hutton of Marske …
Read MoreD/St/D3/1/20 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Wemmergill Estate (part 1, D/St/D/3/1-3)
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11 October 1632 (1) Thomas Middleton of Belsay …
Read MoreD/St/D3/3/10 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Wemmergill Estate (part 1, D/St/D/3/1-3)
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27 October 1632 (1) Matthew Hutton of Marske …
Read MoreD/St/D3/3/13 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Wemmergill Estate (part 1, D/St/D/3/1-3)
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30 September 1842 (1) William Spence …
Read MoreD/Lo Acc 1750(D) Box 47/13 – Londonderry Estates – Additional Records Acc: 1750(D)
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Survey of the estates of Henry Maire at Hutton Henry etc. …
Read MoreD/HH 7/4/993 – Hanby Holmes – Witham, Maire, Silvertop, Lawson and Thornton Families: Estate
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21 February 1884 (1) Elizabeth Jane Hutton of Sorrelsykes Park …
Read MoreD/HH 6/19/1 – Hanby Holmes – Bowes Manor: Bowes deeds
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1 April 1884 (1) Elizabeth Jane Hutton (2) Thomas Stobbs Draft conveyance by (1) to (2) of The Six Chimnies Farm …
Read MoreD/HH 6/19/2 – Hanby Holmes – Bowes Manor: Bowes deeds
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Hutton's Trust …
Read MoreD/Wat Box 135 – Watsons – solicitors, Barnard Castle INTERIM LIST BOXES
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5 July 1814 (1) William Trotter of Stainton Vale …
Read MoreD/HH 2/6/34 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Principal clients of the Wheldon era
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Draft power of attorney from Matthew Hutton to W. Trotter to receive livery of seisin of lands at Buckheads …
Read MoreD/HH 2/6/35 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Principal clients of the Wheldon era
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General letters received (indexed) …
Read MoreD/HH 1/4/90 – Hanby Holmes – Office Administration: In letters
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Miscellaneous rough notes and accounts relating to Hutton and his trustees and the Solberge estate …
Read MoreD/HH 2/8/252-262 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Trusts and settlements (Wheldon era)
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Draft account of farm bailiff's receipts and payments (December 1857 – June 1858) Endorsed: Hutton v Hutton …
Read MoreD/HH 2/8/464 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Trusts and settlements (Wheldon era)
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8 June 1671 (1) Charles Hutton of Barnard Castle …
Read MoreD/HH 3/2/187 – Hanby Holmes – Deeds: Barnard Castle
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Volume bearing the subscription 'Henry Alfred Pease From Aunt Ethel To Tell Him A Little About Grandpapa and Hutton' …
Read MoreD/X 1667/8/333 – Miscellaneous documents – Quaker records: 8. Pease Family
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12 January 1749 (1) Thomas Wharton …
Read MoreD/X 777/7 – Miscellaneous documents – Lanchester, Wolsingham, Durham City and manor of Consett or Conside deeds
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Photograph of Wingate Rechabites Lodge …
Read MoreD/X 727/76 – Miscellaneous documents – Wingate and environs: M.C.B. Arthur papers
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Alterations to number 35 Priestgate; W. Sanders Hutton …
Read MoreDa/NG2/7728 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Amended plan no. 42 Carmel Road South; W.S. Hutton …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/7520 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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Two houses on north side of Ravensdale Road …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/7592 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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House on west side of Cleveland Avenue …
Read MoreDa/NG 2/4650 – Darlington Borough Council – Building plans
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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
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, August 1917 – June 1919 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.
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Usworth Lodge, Committee minutes, February 1937 – September 1939 – E-H
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between 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
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between E-H.