Community Heritage Project

Gateshead Borough Police Force - New Website

Are you interested in the history of policing in the County? If so take a look at the recently developed website. There is a lot of interesting information including an image of the newly acquired fleet of minis!

Heritage Lottery Fund grants awarded

Local history and community groups in County Durham have been successful in obtaining grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund to run some exciting heritage projects over the next few years.

The grant to Handen Hold Miners' Banner Group will mean that a new banner will be paraded at the 2008 Miners' Gala, forty years after the colliery closed. A range of activities and events will be included in the project.

The Coxhoe Together Residents Group's project will research, record, and highlight the diverse heritage that can be found within Coxhoe churchyard. The village's history over the last two centuries is reflected in the churchyard and this will provide the basis for school projects, heritage trails, the formation of a history group and much more.

Keep an eye open for publicity relating to these projects, and other local projects, over the coming months.

Military Memories wanted!

Do you have memories of the military presence in Teesdale, or experience of military life in the area? If so, the Memories of Stainton Grove Military Camp project would like to hear from you. The camp was built during World War 2 and was operational until the early 1970s. It is one of the few remaining camps of the time. The aim of the project is to record memories both miliary and from the home front and use them to create information panels along with a self-guided heritage walk leaflet that will highlight the importance of the camp. Further information from Eileen O'Hara, Project Manager. Also see the Events page.

New Website Launched!

The Durham Amateur Football Trust (DAFT) has recently launched a new website to celebrate the golden age of soccer. Generally acknowledged as the high point of amateur football in England, and particularly in County Durham, the 1940s and 50s saw Bishop Auckland wining the F. A. Amateur Cup on numerous occasions. Photographs and memories will be added to the site over the coming months.

Mining Exhibition Opens in Durham

With the help of a grant from Awards For All the Durham Miners' Heritage Group has recently opened a display of mining memorabilia at Neville's Cross in Durham City. The exhibition will be open throughout the year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11.00am - 4.00pm and on Saturdays from 11:00am - 3:00pm in
First Floor Rooms
Neville's Cross Social Club
Neville's Cross Bank
Durham
DH1 4PJ

This page can also be used to post news. If you are starting a new project, launching a book, have a new website or wish to promote the activities of your group you can use this section to spread the word. If your group or society would like to post some news on this page just contact us.