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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

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland

Green light for historic bandstand restoration after long closure on safety grounds

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

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

Finchale Abbey fenced off areas

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Beautiful County Durham Abbey partly closed due to risk of falling masonry

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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

Jonathan Ruffer

Jonathan Ruffer

JONATHAN RUFFER

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2024 is turning into a banner year for Bishop Auckland

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

Colin Wilkes, second from left, and Les Cleckner, right, with Freemen's member Mac Williams, left, and Durham's outgoing Mayor, Lesley Mavin, and her deputy, Liz Brown

Colin Wilkes, second from left, and Les Cleckner, right, with Freemen's member Mac Williams, left, and Durham's outgoing Mayor, Lesley Mavin, and her deputy, Liz Brown

Retired markets company boss and ex-hospital craftsman sworn in as Durham Freemen

Peace dove installation coming to Durham Cathedral next month

Peace dove installation coming to Durham Cathedral next month

Durham Cathedral

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Visitors can help add to 15,000 doves to appear at Durham Cathedral

The Story, Durham

The Story, Durham

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

Aerial view of Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

Aerial view of Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

New visitor destination in the north now open

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

Guests gathered for an unveiling of the blue plaque at 9 South Bailey in Durham City.

Guests gathered for an unveiling of the blue plaque at 9 South Bailey in Durham City.

Blue plaque unveiled in recognition of trailblazing Durham woman

Beamish Museum has completed a major milestone with the 1950's Town opening fully next month

Beamish Museum has completed a major milestone with the 1950's Town opening fully next month

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FIRST LOOK: Beamish opens new 1950s town and Georgian Tavern

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

The 51st beamish Reliability Run set off from Beamish Museum on Sunday morning

The 51st beamish Reliability Run set off from Beamish Museum on Sunday morning

On the road: 21 pictures of vintage vehicles from North East classic car rally

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

Lola McEvoy outside the Railway Tavern on Darlington's High Northgate. The pub, which dates from 1826, is probably the first in the world to have

Lola McEvoy outside the Railway Tavern on Darlington's High Northgate. The pub, which dates from 1826, is probably the first in the world to have

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Labour candidate launches blue plaque scheme to celebrate town's "amazing" history

Cllr Tristan Learoyd with Dr Kendra Quinn and site south of Marske

Cllr Tristan Learoyd with Dr Kendra Quinn and site south of Marske

Appeal launched in bid to prevent homes being built on North East Roman site

Urban explorers have gone inside The Golden Eagle in Thornaby

Urban explorers have gone inside The Golden Eagle in Thornaby

Urban explorers look inside the 'eyesore' North East hotel that time forgot

Location for proposed digital advertising sign at former Blue Bell pub, Ryhope, which has been rejected

Location for proposed digital advertising sign at former Blue Bell pub, Ryhope, which has been rejected

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Planners block digital billboard at historic former pub site over visual fears

A lock of Florence Nightingale's hair will go on auction next month.

A lock of Florence Nightingale's hair will go on auction next month.

Lock of Florence Nightingale's hair expected to fetch up to £3,000 at auction

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

One of the team members digging on site.

One of the team members digging on site.

Visitors to historic Bishop Auckland site see past unearthed by archaeologists

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

A blue plaque to Bentley Beetham, inset, has been unveiled on the house where he used to live in Cotherstone, County Durham

A blue plaque to Bentley Beetham, inset, has been unveiled on the house where he used to live in Cotherstone, County Durham

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Legendary County Durham Everest climber honoured with blue plaque on his former home

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

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D-Day landing hero returning to Normandy for the 80th anniversary

North East marks D-Day 80th anniversary Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT, STUART BOULTON

North East marks D-Day 80th anniversary Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT, STUART BOULTON

Pictures as North East and North Yorkshire commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary

Whistle and Mark McMullan

Whistle and Mark McMullan

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Darlington metal detectorist unearths one of the UK's oldest football whistles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Darlington, Middlesbrough and Billingham care homes are opening their doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.

Darlington, Middlesbrough and Billingham care homes are opening their doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.

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All of the events across the North East celebrating D-Day 80th anniversary

Wallsend’s Segedunum Roman Fort and museum

Wallsend’s Segedunum Roman Fort and museum

Repairs to North East World Heritage Site approved after damage by vandals

Glimpse of The Rising project at Raby Castle in Staindrop set to open in the coming weeks.

Glimpse of The Rising project at Raby Castle in Staindrop set to open in the coming weeks.

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First look at new gardens, café and retail space at medieval County Durham castle

The Banqueting Hall at Jesmond Dene was commissioned by wealthy industrialist William Armstrong

The Banqueting Hall at Jesmond Dene was commissioned by wealthy industrialist William Armstrong

Decaying North East hall in dire need of rescue on 'endangered' buildings list

Main image: access to the city walls at Staton Rise is closd and barred today. Right, top and bottom: the Queen Street Bridge site

Main image: access to the city walls at Staton Rise is closd and barred today. Right, top and bottom: the Queen Street Bridge site

Stretch of city walls remains closed over bank holiday