County Durham on Armistice Day 1918
The end of the war - how the news was received across the county
The Durham Light Infantry and The Somme 1916
Read John Bilcliffe's impressive study of the DLI 100 years ago
Philip Anthony Brown (1886-1915)
DLI officer rescued from No Man's Land by his observer Thomas Kenny
Roland Boys Bradford VC (1892-1917)
One of two brothers awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War
Durham Light Infantry 10th Battalion
One of the first battalions raised for Lord Kitchener's new army
Your Durham, Your History
This website tells the story of County Durham and its people in the First World War. Individual stories about people, places, events and organisations will reveal the impact of the conflict on entire communities a hundred years ago. Many stories focus on the home front and how life changed for both adults and young people. You can also explore the extraordinary lives lived by ordinary Durham people away from home in the years 1914 to 1919. Help us to discover, research and share new and forgotten stories about the area between the Rivers Tyne and Tees as part of the First World War centenary commemorations.
Tow Law man served on front line with 49th Battalion CEF
Felling glass blower spent seven months in CEF, discharged as unfit
Meadowfield youth served in CEF, wounded at Passchendaele
Miner who served in the Durham Light Infantry
Hartlepool teacher served in “A” Company, 103rd (Timberwolves) Battalion, CEF, commissioned as an officer in October 1918
Gateshead man served in France and Belgium with CEF
Gateshead man enlisted in Canadian Expeditionary Force, only got as far as England
Chopwell miner served in the Northumberland Fusiliers
Gateshead miner who served in France with CEF
Gateshead sawyer served as a Sapper in Canadian Field Artillery
Newark born man served in the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Middlesborough born engine fitter served in the Durham Light Infantry
