Directory of History Resources

Sites relating to the history and heritage of the county.

Resources in This Category

Durham Past

http://www.victoriacountyhistory.ac.uk/counties/parish-index/all/Durham
The Victoria County History of Durham explains its work: volumes already published and in progress, research, reports, fundraising, news and events. Includes extracts from primary sources.
History of North East England - County Durham

http://www.englandsnortheast.co.uk/BishopAuckland.html
Origins and stories, organised by area and town.
Hunstanworth History

http://www.hunstanworthhistory.org.uk/
A collection of articles looking at the history of the village and the surrounding area.
Lambton Worm

http://www.lambton-worm.com/
Lambton Worm, Worm hill and Worm Well. Legends, folklore and history of Durham. English dragons of North East England.
Pictures in Print

http://valentine.dur.ac.uk/pip/
Viewable images of printed maps and topographical prints of County Durham created before 1860 held by Durham University Library, Durham County Library, Durham Cathedral Library and the British Library.
Wheatley Hill History

http://www.wheatleyhill.com/
History of Wheatley Hill including photographs and records related to the history of the village and its residents from 1100 to present.

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