Explore County Durham’s Archives and Discover Your Past
People are being urged to explore County Durham’s past this week, by delving into the thousands of documents and records at Durham County Record...
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...
‘Hell Broke Loose’ – Rare WWI Photos Go on Show in...
Rare photographs from the First World War are now on show at Durham County Record Office.
The photographs show a British raid on a German...
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...
Durham Castle Goes Medieval for Family Fun Day
The iconic landmark of Durham Castle is to host a medieval-themed day for families on Sunday.
The castle – which, along with Durham Cathedral, is...
Strange Occurrence at Durham – Durham History
An Irishman named Jerry Cooper from a young age had served in the Royal Navy as a ship rigger and also later becoming a...
A Brief History of the Great British Pound Coin
With the introduction of the brand new 12 sided Pound Coin into our change last month I thought it would be nice to look...
Who Was St George and Why is he England’s Patron Saint?
23rd April is St George’s Day, but who exactly was England’s patron saint?
You may know that his cross – red on a white background...
Peas, figs, thunder, donkeys – what do you know about Palm...
Palm Sunday is an important date in the Christian calendar, but why is this day associated with processions, palms, donkeys, thunder, lightning, peas and...
Durham Oriental Museum to Honour Forgotten Chinese WWI Volunteers
Durham University’s Oriental Museum is to stage an exhibition – entitled A Good Reputation Endures Forever: The Chinese Labour Corps on the Western Front...
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