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-Family Historys
-Family PhotographFind out how to trace your family history in County Durham in our comprehensive guide to available sources of information.-
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-Our Holdings
-Durham County Record Office collects and preserves documents relating to the history of the county. Search the DRO Database for access to the catalogues of documents we hold and the opportunity to view thousands of photographs, including the Durham Light Infantry pictures digitised during the 'Image of the Soldier' project.
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... A mine of Information... (Whitworth Park Colliery)
Find out about collieries in the Durham coalfield or see our information leaflets.

To discover whether the Record Office has any information on members of the mining community in County Durham, you should also go to the Mining Durham's Hidden Depths section of our website.
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About Us
-Background information about the workings of Durham County Record Office, the deposit of historical documents and the conservation of records. See our Latest News for recent updates.-
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Our Facilities
-Find out more about the facilities we offer and the services we can provide. Information on where to find us and our opening hours. It is essential to make an appointment before you visit. You may be able to use your own digital camera, for a fee. Ask staff for details. Please note that you cannot take photographs of Ordnance Survey plans, tithe plans, archive photographs, or microfilms-
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The Learning Zone
-Our dedicated site for teachers and students. Find out about school visits, resource packs and online resources - an excellent resource of documents and illustrations, with suggested activities linking with the National Curriculum.-
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