Preserving History: Victorian Gates, Ice Houses, and More in County Durham
Victorian gates sourced from Euston Station, a pair of ice houses, and a long-forgotten medieval village are just a few of the 340 cherished...
Witnessing History: MP Richard Holden at the Coronation of King Charles
Today, in Westminster Abbey, Richard Holden MP attends the Coronation of HM The King and Queen in a historic event.
Coronations have been held at...
Beamish Museum Launches Appeal for Help
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal.
The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for...
Antique Crosses Reunited in Somme Commemoration
Three memorial crosses will be reunited for the first time since they were raised by troops from the Durham Light Infantry in the Battle...
Durham County Raising Awareness Of Local History With Online Events
County Durham residents looking to delve into the past can take part in a number of online sessions as part of Local History Month.
Durham...
Hear the Fascinating Stories of North East Brides through the Ages
An illustrated talk later this month will outline the fascinating history of brides in the north east.
The talk, featuring wedding photos from the archives...
Durham Researcher Uncovers Massive Government Surveillance Campaign
A Durham University academic has uncovered an enormous surveillance campaign by the British government directed at industrial workers suspected of being communists.
Research by Dr...
Cemetery Records History Talk Back by Popular Demand
Branching Out: Burial and Cemetery Records
This popular talk on burial and cemetery records is being repeated. Durham County Record Office will host the event...
Durham Record Office to Tell Story of North East’s Luckiest Woman
A talk at Durham County Record Office is to reveal the story of the north east’s luckiest woman from the times of the First...
Landmarks across County Durham to be lit up marking Remembrance Day
Six landmarks across County Durham will be lit up in red next month to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many traditional...
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