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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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Pension Fund register …
Read MoreD/Co 56/11 – Consett Iron Company – Business Archives Council grant
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Photograph of the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Sergeant Moroney …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/898/2(34) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames J: Ja to Je
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Compensation Committee Letter Book, 24 March 1910 – 15 November 1910 – I-N
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Letter from Miss F. Nash …
Read MoreE/C/G619 – Durham Blue Coat School
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Group photograph of 'HQ' Company …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/81(13) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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The exterior of Durham Abbey …
Read MoreND/Du 9/31 – Durham City Council (1974 – 2009) – Engravings and manuscripts
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The interior of Durham Abbey with procession of monks …
Read MoreND/Du 9/44 – Durham City Council (1974 – 2009) – Engravings and manuscripts
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Letter from Miss Florence Nash …
Read MoreE/C/G616 – Durham Blue Coat School
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1 – 2 November 1734 (1) William Johnson of St. Martin le Grand …
Read MoreD/HH 2/2/25 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Edwards family of Barnard Castle (part 1)
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7 August 1629 (1) Walter Nash …
Read MoreD/St/D2/2/76 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Kirklevington Estate
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Photograph of Ian Woodhouse as Sam Nash and Marion Clapham …
Read MoreD/DDS 1/5/308/1(7) – Durham Dramatic Society – Photographs
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Digital photograph of Hookergate Grammar School …
Read MoreD/Ph 536/2/6 – Photocopies and photographs – Hookergate Grammar School
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Label identifying individuals in photograph …
Read MoreCCP 13/260/2 – Durham Constabulary – Divisional records
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'A South African Comment on the School Question' by Right Rev. J.O. Nash …
Read MoreEP/Ga.SC 35(vi) – Gateshead St. Cuthbert Parish – Schools
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Allied Victory Medal 1914-19
Read MoreA circular medal, obverse shows winged figure of Victory. Reverse has the inscription: 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919' surrounded…
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Register of men employed on screens at Dawdon Colliery, 1 December 1926 – 9 December 1950 – I-N
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Group photograph of sergeants of the 8th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/176 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Letter from Miss Florence Nash …
Read MoreE/C/G613 – Durham Blue Coat School
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Annual Review of the Work of the Compensation Department, later called Annual Reports and Compensation Reports, 1927, 1929 – 1946 – I-N
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Individual appeals and umpires' awards, 1925 – 1934 – I-N
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Photograph of Chris Smith and Marion Clapham as Karen Nash …
Read MoreD/DDS 1/5/308/1(4) – Durham Dramatic Society – Photographs
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Group photograph of an unidentified platoon …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/859 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Battalions, Phase 2
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., July – December 1890 – I-N
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Superannuation and Pension Fund register. Register cards nos.: 1-1500 (with gaps). Not indexed …
Read MoreD/Co 58/1 – Consett Iron Company – Business Archives Council grant
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Receipt …
Read MoreD/HH 2/2/451 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Edwards family of Barnard Castle (part 2)
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Digital photograph of Hookergate Grammar School …
Read MoreD/Ph 536/2/7/1 – Photocopies and photographs – Hookergate Grammar School
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Committee, Council, Board minutes, circulars, etc., 4 January 1943 – 28 June 1943 – I-N
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Correspondence between Robert Earnshaw; John Bell Simpson; John E. Kaye; John Robinson; H.B. Nash; J.H. Ashforth; and Wilfred Butterley; concerning the poor state of the coal trade in Scotland; Silkstone Colliery; North Gawber Colliery; Swallow Hill Colliery; inspection of Stanhope; W.B. Beaumont's Royalty; Park Mill Colliery; Wentworth's wayleave; and Flockton Coal Company; 12 March 1895 …
Read MoreNCB 2/267/11 – National Coal Board
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Letter from Flore nce Nash …
Read MoreE/C/G601 – Durham Blue Coat School
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British War Medal 1914-20
Read MoreA circular medal, obverse shows uncrowned left-facing effigy of King George V. Reverse shows St George on horseback armed with a sword and dates…
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Treasurer's Post Office Order Book, 17 February 1916 – 12 February 1919 – I-N
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Letter from William R. Wilson …
Read MoreE/C/G521 – Durham Blue Coat School
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Applications in alphabetical order (A-R) …
Read MoreD/Co 48/1 – Consett Iron Company – Business Archives Council grant
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Military Medal
Read MoreA circular medal, obverse shows effigy of King George V. Reverse has inscription: 'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' topped by royal cypher and…
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Committee and Council minutes, balance sheets, etc., July – December 1884 – I-N
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Committee meeting minutes, 1932 – I-N
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Finlay James Nash (natural causes) [25] …
Read MoreCOR/Du.S 2/2237 – Durham South Coroner – Inquest files
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2 November 1734 (1) William Johnson of St. Martins le Grand …
Read MoreD/HH 2/2/405 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Edwards family of Barnard Castle (part 2)
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1914-15 Star
Read MoreA four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves. A banner in centre is inscribed '1914-15'. Star is topped by a crown and…
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Sick department register – I-N
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Correspondence between Mary Ray …
Read MoreD/Ch/W 4 – Church of England Deanery Chapter – Wearmouth Deanery
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4 August 1629 (1) Samuel …
Read MoreD/St/D2/2/75 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Kirklevington Estate
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Request from Florence Nash …
Read MoreE/C/G610 – Durham Blue Coat School
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Photograph of hockey team …
Read MoreE/HB 2/726 – College of St. Hild and St. Bede – College of the Venerable Bede
