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County Durham Collection (page 5)

County Durham, located in the picturesque region of North East England, is a land steeped in history and natural beauty

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Derwent near Lintz Green (oil on canvas)

The Derwent near Lintz Green (oil on canvas)
TW426684 The Derwent near Lintz Green (oil on canvas) by Carter, Frank Thomas (1853-1934); 76.7x131.8 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: New Public Offices, West Hartlepool, opened 1 May (engraving)

New Public Offices, West Hartlepool, opened 1 May (engraving)
1626501 New Public Offices, West Hartlepool, opened 1 May (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Offices, West Hartlepool, opened 1 May)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Congregational Bicentenary Memorial Church in Course of Erection at Darlington (engraving)

Congregational Bicentenary Memorial Church in Course of Erection at Darlington (engraving)
1620001 Congregational Bicentenary Memorial Church in Course of Erection at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Opening of the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway, the Tees Viaduct (engraving)

Opening of the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway, the Tees Viaduct (engraving)
1619713 Opening of the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway, the Tees Viaduct (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: General View of Darlington (engraving)

General View of Darlington (engraving)
1621368 General View of Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of Darlington)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington, the Procession (engraving)

The Railway Jubilee at Darlington, the Procession (engraving)
1621367 The Railway Jubilee at Darlington, the Procession (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington, the Procession)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral (engraving)

The Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral (engraving)
1608695 The Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sanctuary Knocker, Durham Cathedral)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: New Church, West Hartlepool (engraving)

New Church, West Hartlepool (engraving)
1618942 New Church, West Hartlepool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church, West Hartlepool)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to South Durham

The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to South Durham, the Three Daughters (Triplets) of Captain W J Young
1061386 The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to South Durham, the Three Daughters (Triplets) of Captain W J Young, of Wolviston Hall

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Durham Regatta (engraving)

The Durham Regatta (engraving)
1101305 The Durham Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Durham Regatta)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Meeting of Pitmen, on Pittington Hill (engraving)

Meeting of Pitmen, on Pittington Hill (engraving)
1101179 Meeting of Pitmen, on Pittington Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Pitmen, on Pittington Hill)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Building a full-size replica of Stephensons Rocket for the Science Museum, London

Building a full-size replica of Stephensons Rocket for the Science Museum, London
6014793 Building a full-size replica of Stephensons Rocket for the Science Museum, London, at the works of Robert Stephenson & Co, the same firm that made the original locomotive in 1829, Darlington

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Opening of a New Graving-Dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne (engraving)

Opening of a New Graving-Dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne (engraving)
1610657 Opening of a New Graving-Dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of a New Graving-Dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: New Font in Durham Cathedral (engraving)

New Font in Durham Cathedral (engraving)
1617436 New Font in Durham Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Font in Durham Cathedral)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Raby Castle, Side View from the Lake (engraving)

Raby Castle, Side View from the Lake (engraving)
1614957 Raby Castle, Side View from the Lake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raby Castle, Side View from the Lake)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham, a Royal Shoot (litho)
1598170 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham, a Royal Shoot (litho) by Holland Tringham

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Barnard Castle (bodycolour & w / c on paper on card)

Barnard Castle (bodycolour & w / c on paper on card)
1214524 Barnard Castle (bodycolour & w/c on paper on card) by Richardson, Edward (1810-74); 63.3x30.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Durham Cathedral (b / w photo)

Durham Cathedral (b / w photo)
1627929 Durham Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Durham Cathedral. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 February 1895)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: A Colliers Cottage, Durham (engraving)

A Colliers Cottage, Durham (engraving)
1627394 A Colliers Cottage, Durham (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colliers Cottage, Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Monument to the late Earl of Durham (engraving)

Monument to the late Earl of Durham (engraving)
1625084 Monument to the late Earl of Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to the late Earl of Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Installation of the Marquis of Londonderry as Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons at Durham

Installation of the Marquis of Londonderry as Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons at Durham (engraving)
1060303 Installation of the Marquis of Londonderry as Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons at Durham (engraving) by English School

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Raby Castle (engraving)

Raby Castle (engraving)
816195 Raby Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raby Castle. The castle was built in the 14th century near Staindrop in County Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The docks, Stockton-on-Tees (colour litho)

The docks, Stockton-on-Tees (colour litho)
3627213 The docks, Stockton-on-Tees (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The docks, Stockton-on-Tees. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Bishops Palace, Auckland Castle, with the Deercote Beyond (watercolour on paper)

The Bishops Palace, Auckland Castle, with the Deercote Beyond (watercolour on paper)
MAL38041 The Bishops Palace, Auckland Castle, with the Deercote Beyond (watercolour on paper) by Smith, John Warwick (1749-1831); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Auckland Castle, Co. Durham - View over the River Gaunless

Auckland Castle, Co. Durham - View over the River Gaunless
MAL37990 Auckland Castle, Co. Durham - View over the River Gaunless, with Bishop Cosins Chapel (watercolour on paper) by Smith

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Brancepeth Castle, Durham (engraving)

Brancepeth Castle, Durham (engraving)
1619338 Brancepeth Castle, Durham (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brancepeth Castle, Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Proposed Restoration of the Chapter House, Durham Cathedral (Lightfoot Memorial) (engraving)

Proposed Restoration of the Chapter House, Durham Cathedral (Lightfoot Memorial) (engraving)
1626980 Proposed Restoration of the Chapter House, Durham Cathedral (Lightfoot Memorial) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Concert in the Hall of University College, Durham (engraving)

Concert in the Hall of University College, Durham (engraving)
1625471 Concert in the Hall of University College, Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concert in the Hall of University College, Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)

The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)
1621365 The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Bowes Castle, Yorkshire (pencil & w / c on board)

Bowes Castle, Yorkshire (pencil & w / c on board)
1214104 Bowes Castle, Yorkshire (pencil & w/c on board) by Collier, Thomas (1840-91); 35.5x22.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Lumley Castle, Durham, the Seat of the Earl of Scarbrough (b / w photo)

Lumley Castle, Durham, the Seat of the Earl of Scarbrough (b / w photo)
1597745 Lumley Castle, Durham, the Seat of the Earl of Scarbrough (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumley Castle, Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham (engraving)
1598147 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Durham Colliery Strike (engraving)

The Durham Colliery Strike (engraving)
1614792 The Durham Colliery Strike (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Durham Colliery Strike)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Relics of Ancient Durham (litho)

Relics of Ancient Durham (litho)
1615483 Relics of Ancient Durham (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Ancient Durham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1898)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Dinner given by the Marchioness of Londonderry to 3000 Pitmen

Dinner given by the Marchioness of Londonderry to 3000 Pitmen, in the Grounds of Seaham Hall (engraving)
1609039 Dinner given by the Marchioness of Londonderry to 3000 Pitmen, in the Grounds of Seaham Hall (engraving) by English School

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Opening of West Hartlepool New Dock (engraving)

Opening of West Hartlepool New Dock (engraving)
1607504 Opening of West Hartlepool New Dock (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of West Hartlepool New Dock)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington (engraving)

The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington (engraving)
1044597 The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatal Colliery Explosion at Accrington)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: New Drinking-Fountain in the Market-Place, Durham (engraving)

New Drinking-Fountain in the Market-Place, Durham (engraving)
1102812 New Drinking-Fountain in the Market-Place, Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Drinking-Fountain in the Market-Place, Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Strike of Colliers in Durham (engraving)

The Strike of Colliers in Durham (engraving)
1102893 The Strike of Colliers in Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike of Colliers in Durham)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: New Townhall, Hartlepool (engraving)

New Townhall, Hartlepool (engraving)
1103605 New Townhall, Hartlepool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Townhall, Hartlepool)

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Alnwick Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Tuesday 3rd March 1992

Alnwick Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Tuesday 3rd March 1992

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The City Hotel, in New Elvet, Durham City. 19th September 1995

The City Hotel, in New Elvet, Durham City. 19th September 1995

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Durham Light Infantryman pub, Durham. March 1993

The Durham Light Infantryman pub, Durham. March 1993

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Market Tavern pub in, Durham. October 1994

Market Tavern pub in, Durham. October 1994

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: The Shakespeare pub, Durham. June 1993

The Shakespeare pub, Durham. June 1993

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Ye Old Elm Tree pub in, Durham. Circa 1991

Ye Old Elm Tree pub in, Durham. Circa 1991

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Children looking out of a window at a childrens home at South Shields

Children looking out of a window at a childrens home at South Shields, County Durham. September 1955

Background imageCounty Durham Collection: Barmaid retires in Billingham, enjoying a celebration drink with customers, 1973

Barmaid retires in Billingham, enjoying a celebration drink with customers, 1973




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County Durham, located in the picturesque region of North East England, is a land steeped in history and natural beauty. From its iconic landmarks to its stunning landscapes, this county has something for everyone. One cannot mention County Durham without highlighting the magnificent Durham Cathedral. Standing proudly on the banks of the River Wear, this architectural masterpiece is a sight to behold. Its towering presence against the backdrop of the river creates a mesmerizing view that captures both locals and tourists alike. Venturing further into County Durham, you will discover High Force in Upper Teesdale. This breathtaking waterfall cascades down with immense power, leaving visitors awe-inspired by nature's forceful display. The surrounding area offers an idyllic setting for hiking enthusiasts who can explore trails such as the Pennine Way walking trail. As you make your way towards Durham City, you will be greeted by Elvet Bridge - an enchanting structure that connects past and present. This historic city boasts not only its famous cathedral but also charming streets lined with quaint shops and cafes that exude old-world charm. For those seeking tranquility amidst nature's embrace, Middleton in Teesdale is a hidden gem within County Durham. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, it provides an escape from bustling city life while offering panoramic views that are simply breathtaking. County Durham's diverse wildlife adds another layer of allure to this already captivating destination. Red grouse can be spotted gracefully navigating through heather-covered moors – a testament to the county's commitment to preserving its natural habitats. County Durham effortlessly combines rich heritage with stunning landscapes to create an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Whether exploring historical sites like Fulling Mill or immersing oneself in nature at High Force or along the River Wear – there is no shortage of wonders waiting to be discovered within this remarkable county.