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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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[A 11¹] Latin. Between 1261 – 1273. Charter whereby Robert [Stichill] bishop of Durham …
D/Gr 45 – Greenwell Deeds
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[A 15] Latin. Undated …
D/Gr 80 – Greenwell Deeds
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[A 25] Latin. Undated …
D/Gr 83 – Greenwell Deeds
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[C 26] Latin. Undated …
D/Gr 97 – Greenwell Deeds
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[D 36] Latin. 2 June 1208. Anno Domini millesimo ccc octavo ad festum Pentecostes. Covenant whereby Emery de Kellaw grants ad firmam to John de Alayncheyles his part in the mill of Slaueley …
D/Gr 115 – Greenwell Deeds
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[C 4] Latin. 24 April 1310 At Durham the Friday next after the Feast of St. George the Martyr millesimo trecentesimo decimo. Indenture witnessing that when John de Denum recovered possession …
D/Gr 120 – Greenwell Deeds
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[D 85] Latin. 1 February 1407/8. Datum in vigilia purificationis Beatae Mariae Virginis anno Domini millesimo cccc septimo. Indenture between John …
D/Gr 278 – Greenwell Deeds
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[K 38] Latin. 30 April 1480. Dated apud Thornelawe ultimo die Aprilis 1480 regni vero Regis Edwardi quarti post Conquestum Angliae vicesimo. Charter whereby John Trolhope de Thornelawe esquire …
D/Gr 304 – Greenwell Deeds
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[K 45] English. 20 July 1542. 34th year of Henry VIII. Marriage settlements. Indenture between (1) Henry Pudsay of Barfurthe …
D/Gr 317 – Greenwell Deeds
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[K 51] Latin. 12 March 1570. Survey …
D/Gr 330 – Greenwell Deeds
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[F 14] English. 1 March 1648/9. Indenture …
D/Gr 410 – Greenwell Deeds
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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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[C 28] Latin. Undated …
D/Gr 160 – Greenwell Deeds
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[K 10] Latin. 19 October 1348. Dated and made apud Hertilpulle die Dominica proxima post festum Sancti Luce Evangeliste anno Domini millesimo ccc quadragesimo octavo. Indenture witnessing that although John son of Henry de Kellawe and Eliz. his sister confirmed 3 messuages …
D/Gr 184 – Greenwell Deeds
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[K 42] Latin. 14 September 1371. Dated apud Thornlawe in festo Exaltacionis Sanctae Crucis anno Domini millesimo ccc septuagesimo primo. Quit claim by John son and heir of Laurence de Seton to Thomas de Lumley and heirs of his right in a toft and 2 bovates of land called Maltonland in Thornlawe. Also …
D/Gr 226 – Greenwell Deeds
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St John the Evangelist, Rookhope 2002
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 80 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 84 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward North East
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 103 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward South West
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 111 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Stockton Ward South West
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 115 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward North
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 118 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward North
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 145 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Easington Ward South
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 159-160 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Norham and Islandshire (Northumberland)
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 161 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Bedlingtonshire (Northumberland)
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 161 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Bedlingtonshire (Northumberland)
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 11 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Chester Ward East
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 38 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward North West
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 57 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South East
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 59 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South West
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Land Tax returns …
Q/D/L 68 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South West
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Business note re Pendleton colliery [Lancashire?] …
NCB I/JB 1658 – National Coal Board – John Buddle papers (part 3)
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – LOMAX, Rev. John, rector of Washington; formerly inspector of schools
LOMAX, Rev. John, rector of Washington; formerly inspector of schools…
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – SHIELDS, John, of Western Lodge, J.P.; prominent in church, and other public works
SHIELDS, John, of Western Lodge, J.P.; prominent in church, and other public works…
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – WILSON, Alderman John, M.P., of North Road, miners' leader
WILSON, Alderman John, M.P., of North Road, miners' leader…
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – WINTERBOTTOM, Sergeant John, of Renny's Buildings, Gilesgate; served in the Crimean war and Indian Mutiny, later in Durham Prison as a warder
WINTERBOTTOM, Sergeant John, of Renny's Buildings, Gilesgate; served in the Crimean war and Indian Mutiny, later in Durham Prison as a warder…
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – COLPITTS, John, of Hylton House, North Road, formerly a coach driver; later innkeeper, brewer and owner of several licensed houses in Durham
COLPITTS, John, of Hylton House, North Road, formerly a coach driver; later innkeeper, brewer and owner of several licensed houses in Durham…
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – HESLOP, William John, of Nevilledale Terrace, butcher and grocer
HESLOP, William John, of Nevilledale Terrace, butcher and grocer…
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23 August 1827 (1) Charles Gabb of Cheltenham …
D/El 50/66 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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21 February 1820 Deed poll by John …
D/El 57/7 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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26 July 1855 (1) Alfred Bell of Lincoln's Inn Fields …
D/El 57/23 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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5 August 1856 (1) Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Scott …
D/El 57/24 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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10 September 1858 (1) Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell and Lady Katharine Frances Hamilton Russell …
D/El 57/28 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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20 October 1812 (1) William Bates of Derwent Coat …
D/El 58/2 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Seaton Carew to Woodham etc.
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Licence by Edward …
D/El 23/58 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Little Stainton to Middridge
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27 February 1821 (1) Thomas Tunstall of Preston-le-Skerne …
D/El 39/1 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Nunstainton and Woodham to Preston-le-Skerne
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16 November 1820 (1) Ann Richardson of Moorsley …
D/El 42/37 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Nunstainton and Woodham to Preston-le-Skerne
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Copy of the award of Addison Langham Steavenson of Holywell …
D/El 16/207 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Great Chilton to Little Chilton
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Copy of will of William Ward of Guisborough …
D/El 2/4 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Aislaby to Elstob and Great Stainton
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31 October 1867 (1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners (2) John …
D/El 4/12 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Aislaby to Elstob and Great Stainton