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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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Plan of part of Mr. John Watson's land near Preston-le-Skerne required for the Clarence Railway …
Read MoreD/El 38/35 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Nunstainton and Woodham to Preston-le-Skerne
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Copy statement concerning the valuation of Bowes family papers received from Sotheby's on 19 July 1922. Valuation of manuscript volumes …
Read MoreD/St/D1/14/150 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 2, D/St/D/1/5-14)
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Copy of Mr. Watson's calculations on the rate of railway dues from North Bitchburn to Hartlepool and Port Clarence …
Read MoreD/NBCC 4/16 – North Bitchburn Coal Company
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Correspondence received by Robinson's executors and J.D. Holmes from A.T. Steavenson …
Read MoreD/HH 2/7/1166-1181 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: Wills and testamentary
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Rough notes concerning William Barnes v Joseph Hodgson and Thomas Watsons administrators v Joseph Hodgson and another …
Read MoreD/HH 2/11/67/5 – Hanby Holmes – Case Papers: General case papers (part 2)
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Sale particulars for Spring Lodge …
Read MoreD/Ph 428/5 – Photocopies and photographs – Watson Family of Barnard Castle
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Genealogical notes relating to George Watson's father (John Watson …
Read MoreD/Ph 428/6 – Photocopies and photographs – Watson Family of Barnard Castle
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Note by John Bowes …
Read MoreD/St/C 5/227/66 – Strathmore Estate – Correspondence and personal papers: John Bowes correspondence
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Letter from 'Jack' Jeffreys to Colonel Watson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/6/10(418) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 6th Battalion
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Copy Minutes of the International Sub Committee of the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/24 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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List of names of speakers at the Annual Conference of the Labour Party …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/26 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Parliamentary Candidate …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/40 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/42 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence between the National Union of Mineworkers …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/11/7 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/11/11 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence between Colonel W.I. Watson; Colonel G.E.A. Beale …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/756/46 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: War to Wat
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Clerk of Peace and Record Office: elevation of bookcase C in Mr. Watson's office n.d. Scale: 1/2\\\" to 1 foot …
Read MoreQ/A/P/135 – Quarter Sessions – Administrative Records
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Licence (and copy) to inter remains of five members of Mr. Watson's family at their decease in his family vault in the old churchyard …
Read MoreEP/BC 4/35 – Barnard Castle St. Mary Parish – 04 Churchwardens
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Letter from [J.] Merryne Watson …
Read MoreD/Wn 20/24 – Watson family of Barnard Castle – Sections 20-23
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Pedigree of the Watson family …
Read MoreD/Wn 1/1 – Watson family of Barnard Castle – Sections 1-19
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Pedigree of the Crawford family of Staindrop …
Read MoreD/Wn 2/2 – Watson family of Barnard Castle – Sections 1-19
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Journal of Rev. Geo[rg]e Watson (1787-1815) …
Read MoreD/Wn 2/34 – Watson family of Barnard Castle – Sections 1-19
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Minutes of a Meeting of the International Sub-Committee of the National Executive of the Labour Party …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/10 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Private and confidential note concerning an interview with the Israeli Ambassador …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/18 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Papers for the Labour Party Conference …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/50 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence between the National Union of Mineworkers …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/11/8 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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'Notes on Resolutions' [at NUM conference] …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/11/13 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/13/4 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Text of Samuel Watson's Durham Miners' Association lectures …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/16/7 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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'The Coal Trades Diary and Colliery Manager's Guide for 1947' Sam Watson's desk diary …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/18/1 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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'Realism in Miniature: The Art of the Model Maker' from Town and Country News …
Read MoreD/X 1307/39 – Miscellaneous documents – John Robert Watson of Stanley and Annfield Plain, saddlery, garage and hardware business
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William Watson …
Read MoreD/Wat Box 114 – Watsons – solicitors, Barnard Castle INTERIM LIST BOXES
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Attested probate copy of the will …
Read MoreD/St/D3/4/107 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Wemmergill Estate (part 2, D/St/D/3/4-12)
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1 July 1804 (1) John Watson and William Watson of Hungry Hall …
Read MoreD/St/D3/4/109 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Wemmergill Estate (part 2, D/St/D/3/4-12)
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Letter from W. Wo[odman?] …
Read MoreD/Wn 10/28 – Watson family of Barnard Castle – Sections 1-19
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Plan 2573 …
Read MoreUD/BC 230/154 – Barnard Castle Urban District Council – Building control plans
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Number not used …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/14 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence concerning Sam Watson as a member of the Labour Party Executive Committee …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/43 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence concerning Sam Watson as a member of the Northern Regional Council of the Labour Party …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/49 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Minutes and Reports …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/11/4 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Newspaper cutting …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/13/9 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Watson family of Barnard Castle – Sections 24-34
Read MoreD/Wn – Estate and Family Records
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Notes …
Read MoreD/X 1048/31 – Miscellaneous documents – Durham Labour Women’s Advisory Council
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Minutes and reports of a meeting of the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/4 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Minutes and papers of meetings of the National Consultative Council …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/7 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Notes made by Sam Watson …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/9 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Number not used …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/12 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Number not used …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/22 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence between the National Union of Mineworkers …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/39 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson
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Correspondence with Morgan Phillips …
Read MoreD/DMA 16/8/46 – Durham Miners Association – Personal papers of Sam Watson