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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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3 November 1821 Deed of partnership between Daniel Tuke of the city of York …
Read MoreD/HLB 1/17 – Beadle Collection
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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 84 – 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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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 59 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South West
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Land Tax returns …
Read MoreQ/D/L 68 – Quarter Sessions – Land Tax Returns: Darlington Ward South West
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Elizabeth Jane Williamson …
Read MoreCOR/Du.N 3/21 – Durham North Coroner – Non-inquest files
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17 March 1859 (1) Sir Hedworth Williamson …
Read MoreNCB 2/56/8 – National Coal Board
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – WILLIAMSON, Sir Hedworth, of Whitburn Hall, bart., J.P., M.P. for North Durham, 1864 – 1874
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, Sir Hedworth, of Whitburn Hall, bart., J.P., M.P. for North Durham, 1864 – 1874…
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31 January and 1 February 1793 (1) John Whitley O'Carroll of Liège …
Read MoreD/El 23/4-5 – Eldon Estate – Deeds: Little Stainton to Middridge
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6 October 1719 (1) Sir William Williamson of Monk Wearmouth …
Read MoreD/St/D1/10/36 – Strathmore Estate – Title Deeds: Streatlam Estate and the Manor of Bowes (part 2, D/St/D/1/5-14)
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Lease of coal drops at Monkwearmouth Bridge by Sir Hedworth Williamson of Whitburn to William Stobart of Picktree. Plan …
Read MoreD/Lo/B 126 – Londonderry Estates – Business Records (part 1)
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18 December 1796 (1) Rev. Thomas Dampier …
Read MoreD/Sh.H 564 – Sherburn Hospital
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Applications in alphabetical order (R -Z) …
Read MoreD/Co 48/2 – Consett Iron Company – Business Archives Council grant
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Statement by B.N. Williamson …
Read MoreCP/Pi 60 – Pittington Civil Parish
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Photograph of Mrs. J. C. Williamson …
Read MoreND/Du 28/2/1(45) – Durham City Council (1974 – 2009) – Mayors and Mayoresses
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Plan of proposed corrugated iron shops …
Read MoreRD/La 143/1279 – Lanchester Rural District Council – Building plans
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Notes to Hopper Williamson desiring his opinion on title concerning an agreement by AB to purchase from John Hunter …
Read MoreD/X 1207/1/596 – Miscellaneous documents – Fawcett, Salvin, Joliffe and Hylton families
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Wooden garage at 16 Ashfield Road …
Read MoreUD/Ben 22/552 – Benfieldside Urban District Council
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Copy opinion of Mr. Williamson on the abstract of title to the Nesham Estate …
Read MoreD/X 1177/5 – Miscellaneous documents – Wrightson estate, including the manor of Nesham and Nesham Hall, deeds and probate records
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A rental of Master Williamson's estate in County Durham by Thomas Bell addressed to Sir Hedworth Williamson …
Read MoreD/X 169/101 – Miscellaneous documents – Williamson family deeds, Whickham and elsewhere
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16 March 1811 Surrender by Robert Hopper Williamson and others to John Griffith of Durham …
Read MoreD/X 169/115 – Miscellaneous documents – Williamson family deeds, Whickham and elsewhere
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17 April 1811 Surrender of Robert Hopper Williamson and others to John Griffith of Durham …
Read MoreD/X 169/128 – Miscellaneous documents – Williamson family deeds, Whickham and elsewhere
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A plan showing the arrangement of pumping machinery (proposed) for the 'Richardson Pit' …
Read MoreD/X 956/1 – Miscellaneous documents – Hutton Henry and Norton collieries: engine plans
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Sick Fund entrance fees, 1885 – 1903 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Compensation Committee Letter Book, 24 May 1911 – 19 August 1911 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Individual appeals and umpires' awards, 1925 – 1934 – U-Z
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Opinion of H. Williamson concerning allowance to be made for tithes of the [Newton] Estate …
Read MoreD/Br/D 1913/2 – Brancepeth Estate – Deeds (part 05) places B to M
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Letter from Richard Kirton at Durham to [M. Russell] …
Read MoreD/Br/D 1913/12 – Brancepeth Estate – Deeds (part 05) places B to M
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Letters to Rev. T.H. Chester …
Read MoreEP/SS.SH 4/419-444 – South Shields St. Hilda Parish – 13 Church Societies
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Statement as to sale to Rev. R.H. Williamson of glebe land at Round Hill and Black Banks …
Read MoreEP/Hur 2/13 – Hurworth All Saints Parish
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Embodiment notice for Lieutenant A.R. Williamson to join the 7th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/776/1 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: Wie to Will
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Army message code book …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/776/6 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: Wie to Will
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Letter from [W.] F. Laing to Mrs. Williamson informing her that A.R. Williamson has been wounded …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/776/13 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: Wie to Will
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Copy letters from Roland Bradford to A.R. Williamson congratulating him on his Military Cross and expressing his hope that his wound is healing …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/776/15 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: Wie to Will
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Telegram from Buckingham Palace …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/776/21 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames W: Wie to Will
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11 September 1958 (1) Mary Scully of 2 Coniscliffe Road …
Read MoreD/CL 45/1/2/12 – Durham County Library Collection – Stanley Library local history collection
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Photograph of officers of the 7th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry and a man in civilian dress on steps outside an unidentified building …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/776/124 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Servicemen (A-Z additional) Phase 2
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19 August 1839 (1) Sir Thomas John Clavering …
Read MoreD/CG 7/1763 – Clayton and Gibson – Clavering of Axwell and Greencroft (part 3)
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18 April 1871 (1) Dame Anne Elizabeth Williamson …
Read MoreD/CG 16/446 – Clayton and Gibson – Liddell of Ravensworth Castle etc.
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27 July 1878 (1) The Rt. Hon. Henry George …
Read MoreD/CG 16/478 – Clayton and Gibson – Liddell of Ravensworth Castle etc.
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Thomas Williamson Headstone © DCC 2005
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Committee meeting minutes, 1932 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Treasurers' cash book, September 1886 – March 1888 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Letters out (copies), April 1889 – July 1891 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.
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Arbitration committee minutes, 1928-1976 – U-Z
Read MoreContains the records for people with surnames between U-Z.