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.
Murton miner served in the 15th DLI
Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force died in a seaplane accident who is buried in Stanley New Cemetery
Tanfield bricklayer served as an acting corporal in the Durham Light Infantry
Shildon born hairdresser served as a private in the Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment
Darlington born man served in the Canadian Army
Staffordshire born man served in the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Farm worker remembered on the Staindrop memorial
Staindrop miner served in the 22nd Battalion DLI remembered on the Staindrop memorial
Staindrop man served in the Grenadier Guards remembered on the Staindrop memorial
Stanhope steelworker commemorated by an oak tree at Wolsingham Grammar School
Stanhope man served in the RAMC commemorated by an oak tree at Wolsingham Grammar School
Stanley colliery screener served as a private in the Durham Light Infantry
