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*[http://www.northeastbmd.org.uk/ North East Births, Marriages & Deaths] with links to 18 register offices from the England/Scotland Border in Northumberland down to Middlesbrough, an excellent resource for the whole of North East England. | *[http://www.northeastbmd.org.uk/ North East Births, Marriages & Deaths] with links to 18 register offices from the England/Scotland Border in Northumberland down to Middlesbrough, an excellent resource for the whole of North East England. | ||
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*Darlington [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=113 Ann L from Darlo] | *Darlington [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=113 Ann L from Darlo] | ||
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*Darlington and some of the surrounding area within a 30 mile radius [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=113 Ann L from Darlo] | *Darlington and some of the surrounding area within a 30 mile radius [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=113 Ann L from Darlo] | ||
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*[http://www.durham.gov.uk/recordoffice/usp.nsf/pws/durham+record+office+-+durham+record+office+homepage Durham County Record Office] | *[http://www.durham.gov.uk/recordoffice/usp.nsf/pws/durham+record+office+-+durham+record+office+homepage Durham County Record Office] | ||
Revision as of 11:10, 23 March 2008
Contents
Durham
County town: Durham
Other major towns: Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead
In the North East of England, the county had one of Britain's richest coalfields and was once mined extensively. The land is hilly and rugged, and arranged around its castled capital, Durham. Jarrow, South Shields and Sunderland to the northeast are metropolitan areas with a great shipbuilding tradition.
The Venerable Bede, known as the father of English, lived at Jarrow and lies in Durham Cathedral.
Register Offices
Over the years county boundary changes have resulted in several changes to the district coverage.
To avoid confusion try the following sites, they have links to local bmd index database, certificate ordering and register office contact details.
Certificate Applications are now dealt with at a new purpose built site at Bishop Auckland
- North East Births, Marriages & Deaths with links to 18 register offices from the England/Scotland Border in Northumberland down to Middlesbrough, an excellent resource for the whole of North East England.
Record Office Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
Record Office Lookup Contacts
Cemetery Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- Darlington Ann L from Darlo
Photo Offers
Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please PM the member with your queries.
- Darlington and some of the surrounding area within a 30 mile radius Ann L from Darlo
Links
Primary Reference
Countywide Interest
Specific Town and Village Interest
Maps and Photographs
Back to England
