Mapping the story of County Durham
and its people in the First World War
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This is a First World War centenary project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project will link the archives, objects and sites that survive today and uncover new stories about local communities 100 years ago. It will also map the centenary commemorative events and projects taking place in each locality. Find out more by visiting the about page or clicking the links below.
Really get to know our people
Discover stories about the people connected with County Durham in the First World War
Wartime County Durham
Stories about sites, buildings and monuments connected with the war
Discover historical events 100 years ago
Stories connected with the Battle of Jutland, 31 May - 1 June 1916
What's on
View all Projects & EventsA one-man play as part of the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Echoes of Villers-Bretonneux follows the exploits of the 15th Brigade AIF on the Western Front in World War One. You’ll witness the journey of George Stevenson through his eyes and see nightmarish horrors of the Western Front trenches. Mate-ship, courage and the ultimate cost of war reveal real events at the battle of Villers-Bretonneux.