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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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Over 60's Trip To Gretna Green
Read Morewing0031 – Local Authority Records
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Horden Banner At Durham Miners Gala
Read Morehord0179 – Local Authority Records
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Interview with Mr Robert Belcher
Read More01 Mr_Belcher_Hord0002 – Local Authority Records
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Index to obituaries in the 'Durham Directory' – WILSON, Alderman John, M.P., of North Road, miners' leader
Read MoreWILSON, Alderman John, M.P., of North Road, miners' leader…
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Sick Fund entrance fees, 1885 – 1903 – U-Z
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Individual appeals and umpires' awards, 1925 – 1934 – U-Z
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General expenditure ledger, 3 July 1900 – 24 March 1904 – U-Z
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National Union of Mineworkers (Durham Area) General Secretary's Annual Report, 1950 – U-Z
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Arbitration committee minutes, 1898 – 1938 – U-Z
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Joint Committee Meetings (North District), Agenda book (with notes), 1916 – 1917 – U-Z
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Reports of H.M. Inspectors of Mines for … Newcastle District (No.3) … for the year 1897, 1898 – U-Z
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Ushworth Colliery Forces 'Welcome Home' Fund minutes, September 1944 – January 1946 (enclosures) – U-Z
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Marsden Lodge, Minute book, December 1914 – November 1915 – U-Z
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Ushworth Colliery Forces 'Welcome Home' Fund minutes, September 1944 – January 1946 – U-Z
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Photocopies and photographs – West Stanley Colliery Disaster
Read MoreD/Ph 470 – Other Records
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Miscellaneous documents – John Wilson, M.P., General Secretary of Durham Miners' Association
Read MoreD/X 188 – Other Records
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Miscellaneous documents – Newby, Robson & Cadle of 10-11 Finkle Street, Stockton on Tees, solicitors
Read MoreD/X 1193 – Other Records
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Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel C.E. Wilson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/267(15) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Photograph of shooting team of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/268(10) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Group photograph of the sergeants of the 1st Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/268(30) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Group photograph of the officers and non-commissioned officers of the 4th Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/4/375 – Durham Light Infantry Records – 3rd, 4th and 5th Battalions
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Photograph …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/278(118) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Photograph …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/278(298) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Group photograph of the officers of the 1st Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/275(6) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Group photograph of the staff of the 1st Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/1/275(7) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 1)
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Group photograph of officers of the 3rd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/4/312(1) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 3rd, 4th and 5th Battalions
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Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel R. Bassett Wilson …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/4/315(275) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 3rd, 4th and 5th Battalions
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Photograph of 'A' Half Company of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(15) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph of 'E' Half Company of the 2nd Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(24) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph of regimental transport: Hamer …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/135(37) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Group photograph of the officers of the 4th Volunteer Battalion …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/8/57(6) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions
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Photograph captioned Regimental Transport …
Read MoreD/DLI 2/2/176(3) – Durham Light Infantry Records – 1st Battalion (part 3) and 2nd Battalion
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Photograph of [Sergeant] William Wilson …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/783/2 – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Servicemen (A-Z additional) Phase 2
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Group photograph …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/63/5(277) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames B: Bi to Bl
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Group photograph of the officers …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/35/1(88) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames H: Har to Hay
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Group photograph of the football team of Farnborough School …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/618/2(23) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames S: Se
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Photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II …
Read MoreD/DLI 7/534/8(93) – Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames P: Pe
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Photograph of hockey club …
Read MoreE/HB 2/692 – College of St. Hild and St. Bede – College of the Venerable Bede
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Photograph of boat club …
Read MoreE/HB 2/694 – College of St. Hild and St. Bede – College of the Venerable Bede
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Photograph of Kayak club …
Read MoreE/HB 2/734 – College of St. Hild and St. Bede – College of the Venerable Bede
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Photograph of the ceremonies at the 'centenary' convocation of the University and of the graduates' garden party held afterwards at Bede …
Read MoreE/HB 2/778 – College of St. Hild and St. Bede – College of the Venerable Bede
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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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Commemorative Medallion 1914-1918
Read MoreCircular, bronze memorial plaque or medallion issued to the next of kin of service personnel killed during World War One. Commonly referred to as a…
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Crumb Scoop
Read MoreA silver crumb scoop (previously catalogued as a fish-server) with an ivory handle. The bowl is decorated with a regimental badge comprising a crowned…
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Military Cross
Read MoreA cross with straight arms of equal length broadening at the ends. Obverse has an Imperial crown at end of each arm and royal cypher 'GRI'…
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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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Commemorative Medal
Read MoreA silver, Italian Commemoration medal for the Battle of Asiago Plateau. Obverse shows presents left to right, the head and shoulders portraits of…
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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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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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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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