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Lady Starmer, president of the Darlington Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, shows Geoff Gardener and David Kilcran her National Chrysanthemum Society silver medal for services to the Darlington society. They are at the Baths Hall in Darlington, where the

How Darlington was bowled over by the first Lady Starmer

Clementine Cypers

Clementine Cypers

The heartbreaking WW1 story of Durham refugee Clementine's unbearable horror

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From the straightforward to the strange: 7 sights not to miss at Hopetown

The day a Meteor fell from the sky onto a Darlington village

A pair of Darlington savoury ducks

A pair of Darlington savoury ducks

The savoury duck: a tasty delicacy or a deadly snack?

Brancepeth archive

Brancepeth archive

Come into the open gardens, Maud, at Brancepeth

Roller skating in South Park in 1973

Roller skating in South Park in 1973

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Pictures of Darlington parkland in new exhibition

South Shields Pier, by Norman Cornish

South Shields Pier, by Norman Cornish

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Mr Cornish & Mr Lowry: two great northern artists united in new exhibition

Cradock Street, Bishop Auckland

Cradock Street, Bishop Auckland

Getting to the bottom of Bishop Auckland's enigmatic Cradock Street

Ullathorne's Mill, Barnard Castle, in 1975, by John Hill

Ullathorne's Mill, Barnard Castle, in 1975, by John Hill

Pictured: a massive mill in Barney reduced to rubble

Bashed milepost on the A167 near Great Smeaton

Bashed milepost on the A167 near Great Smeaton

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Historic Grade II listed building left leaning drunkenly by a vehicle

Carr End, near Bainbridge, the home of the Fothergill family from 1667 to 1841. Picture courtesy of Savills

Carr End, near Bainbridge, the home of the Fothergill family from 1667 to 1841. Picture courtesy of Savills

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How a remote Dales farmhouse, on the market for £1.5m, shaped Darlington town centre

Lady Starmer, of Darlington

Lady Starmer, of Darlington

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Meet Lady Starmer - the first lady of Darlington

The five gardens that are open today plus the location of the village hall where refreshments are being served

The five gardens that are open today plus the location of the village hall where refreshments are being served

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Is Haughton the healthiest spot in Darlington? Visit today, when its gardens are open

Wind Mill Methodist Church in 2011

Wind Mill Methodist Church in 2011

Wife or husband: battle of the sexes over who should carry the water in pit village

The Bee Battle of Low Coniscliffe, as reported in the D&S Times 100 years ago

The Bee Battle of Low Coniscliffe, as reported in the D&S Times 100 years ago

100 years since the battle of the bees in County Durham killed 14 chickens

Penhill from Leyburn Shawl, by Michelle Bray.

Penhill from Leyburn Shawl, by Michelle Bray.

Playing a round with a queen at this heavenly viewpoint in the Yorkshire Dales

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Remembering the day police violence sparked an election riot in Darlington

The walled garden tumbling down the slope is on the extreme left of this 1728 etching of Auckland Castle

The walled garden tumbling down the slope is on the extreme left of this 1728 etching of Auckland Castle

Pineapples and bananas: The story of the bishop's gardens at Auckland Castle

Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Darlington

Tees Cottage Pumping Station, Darlington

Exactly 175 years ago this historic waterworks project began in Darlington

Ullathorne's mill beside the County Bridge in January 1974. On the left beside the bridge is the former White Swan pub, which is now residential. It dates from the 18th Century, and its location on the riverside makes it seem likely that it too was a

Ullathorne's mill beside the County Bridge in January 1974. On the left beside the bridge is the former White Swan pub, which is now residential. It dates from the 18th Century, and its location on the riverside makes it seem likely that it too was a

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Milling about in Barney: the huge shoe thread factory once dominated a town

David Clayton visiting Denney's garage in Redcar 10 years ago

David Clayton visiting Denney's garage in Redcar 10 years ago

How filling up with petrol in the 1960s fuelled a lifelong love of motoring

The Story, Durham

The Story, Durham

Six of the best: top tales from the treasure trove that is The Story

Drama student Francesca Hansen models extremely bravely for an Echo photographer on Marske beach on October 1, 1986

Drama student Francesca Hansen models extremely bravely for an Echo photographer on Marske beach on October 1, 1986

Why Marske is a model resort: halls, heritage and a clifftop ghost

Men leaving the works on April 23, 1982, having been told they were to close: the Echo was gearing up for the fight to save Shildon

Men leaving the works on April 23, 1982, having been told they were to close: the Echo was gearing up for the fight to save Shildon

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Marking 40 years since the devastating closure of the Shildon wagon works

Alan Sproates, playing for the Quakers

Alan Sproates, playing for the Quakers

The Quaker legend with a family connection to First World War soldier

Bimbi's on High Row, Darlington. Picture courtesy of Darlington Centre for Local Studies

Bimbi's on High Row, Darlington. Picture courtesy of Darlington Centre for Local Studies

Darlington chip shops in 10 fabulous old pictures- can you remember any?

George Courtney far left with Manchester United supporters and the cast and backroom people connected with the play Bishop United. Writers of the play Roy Cavanagh and Stephen Newcomb are sixth and seventh respectively on the left.

George Courtney far left with Manchester United supporters and the cast and backroom people connected with the play Bishop United. Writers of the play Roy Cavanagh and Stephen Newcomb are sixth and seventh respectively on the left.

A return fixture for the Bishops and Manchester United

RICHMOND’S other museum, the Richmondshire Museum in Ryders Wynd, has recently acquired a fascinating object that is more than 350 years old. It is a silver commemorative cufflink which has been purchased by museum chairman, Mike Wood, from the

RICHMOND’S other museum, the Richmondshire Museum in Ryders Wynd, has recently acquired a fascinating object that is more than 350 years old. It is a silver commemorative cufflink which has been purchased by museum chairman, Mike Wood, from the

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Metal detectorist finds historic cufflink with links to king in incredible find

How this County Durham village has inspired art over the years

Surgical lieutenant Morris Metcalf

Surgical lieutenant Morris Metcalf

"I see 2 poor devils plummet to earth in flames – prob ours": D-Day, a sailor's diary

The Mynarski statue at Teesside airport where the ceremony will be held on Saturday morning

The Mynarski statue at Teesside airport where the ceremony will be held on Saturday morning

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Extraordinary bravery of Darlington airman which took place exactly 80 years ago

John Million far right in the back row of the Etherley CC team in 1968. Back row, left to right: W Heslop, K Waine, A Angus, JC Baker, M Maddison, JJ Million. Front: D Armstrong, M Million, H Allen (captain), A Chapman, C Simpson

John Million far right in the back row of the Etherley CC team in 1968. Back row, left to right: W Heslop, K Waine, A Angus, JC Baker, M Maddison, JJ Million. Front: D Armstrong, M Million, H Allen (captain), A Chapman, C Simpson

Sport Archive: One in a Million: Etherley's greatest fast bowler

Sacred Heart, Middlesbrough. Picture: Google StreetView

Sacred Heart, Middlesbrough. Picture: Google StreetView

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Corner of the Boro with connection to Belgian town devastated in the First World War

A postcard sent from Croft to Benwell in Newcastle in 1912.

A postcard sent from Croft to Benwell in Newcastle in 1912.

Welcome to Croft: look at the plants and drink in the past of its whiffy waters

Laying the corner stone of the Edward Pease Free Library IN DARLINGTON on June 4, 1884

Laying the corner stone of the Edward Pease Free Library IN DARLINGTON on June 4, 1884

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This picture was taken in Darlington exactly 140 years ago - what was going on?

Darlington's firemen in 1864

Darlington's firemen in 1864

Hot stuff: the five greatest fires in Darlington's history

Following in the footsteps of Boro's Stan Hollis, the only man to win a VC on D-Day

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the Allies Supreme Commander General Dwight D Eisenhower pour over the plans for D-Day

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the Allies Supreme Commander General Dwight D Eisenhower pour over the plans for D-Day

A beginner's guide to D-Day: men, machines, bravery and Rommel's asparagus

Horsa gliders scattered at the Caen canal landing site near Pegasus Bridge

Horsa gliders scattered at the Caen canal landing site near Pegasus Bridge

How Harry, a glider pilot from Stockton, helped launch D-Day

A view of the Standing with Giants silhouettes which create the For Your Tomorrow installation at the British Normandy Memorial, in Ver-Sur-Mer, France, as part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The 1,475 statues honour each of the servicemen who fell

A view of the Standing with Giants silhouettes which create the For Your Tomorrow installation at the British Normandy Memorial, in Ver-Sur-Mer, France, as part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The 1,475 statues honour each of the servicemen who fell

Phil Wilson: Walking in the footprints of giants on the D-Day beaches

Cows inspect the visitors to Jerusalem cemetery Image: Chris Lloyd, The Northern Echo

Cows inspect the visitors to Jerusalem cemetery Image: Chris Lloyd, The Northern Echo

In Jerusalem, the last resting place of the youngest Durham to die in D-Day campaign

British soldiers come ashore on D-Day

British soldiers come ashore on D-Day

One Durham's story of landing on D-Day and bloodily fighting his way inland

Troops make their way up the Normandy beaches whil efacing heavy fire from German encampments

Troops make their way up the Normandy beaches whil efacing heavy fire from German encampments

How a weather report put the D into D-Day

Pte Joseph Humble

Pte Joseph Humble

Remembered at last: the humble servant who lost his life in the First World War

Webb House, Zetland Road, Middlesbrough, by Sarah Caldecott

Webb House, Zetland Road, Middlesbrough, by Sarah Caldecott

A station, an ironmaster's headquarters and a hole in the wall...

Abba win Eurovision with Waterloo

Abba win Eurovision with Waterloo

1974: How many of these events from 50 years ago do you remember?

The 1966 play Cathy Come Home highlighted the plight of a homeless family led to a public outcry about the issue.

The 1966 play Cathy Come Home highlighted the plight of a homeless family led to a public outcry about the issue.

From Cathy Come Home to the Endeavour: how a housing association started 50 years ago

National Brewery bottle, Darlington

National Brewery bottle, Darlington

Putting a bottle to a stopper from the days of Darlington's brewery

Hurworth Salmon Tin Dribblers

Hurworth Salmon Tin Dribblers

The footballers who played on a plague pit

Able Seaman Matthew Richardson Bell

Able Seaman Matthew Richardson Bell

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The orphan who went to war and the Tyne's greatest rower

Tony McAndrew heads his second goal against Sheffield in April 1976

Tony McAndrew heads his second goal against Sheffield in April 1976

SPORT NOSTALGIA

Middlesbrough FC

The true grit of Boro's youngest hat-trick scorer, McAndrew

David Brooks, Richmond Town Clerk

David Brooks, Richmond Town Clerk

Meet the man who saved the finest Georgian playhouse in the country

Lighthouse by Roger O'Reilly

Lighthouse by Roger O'Reilly

Ghosts, rescues and wrecks: the gory stories of our lighthouses