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.
Birtley woman discharged from service in the Territorial Force Nursing Service due to ill health
One of three brothers from Shildon who served in the Canadian Army
Sunderland man served with 7th DLI died in Koblenz as prisoner, buried in Cologne
Darlington man served with 15th and 17th DLI, killed in action just four days before his brother
Baronet's residence used as recruitment and training depot
Bede Scholar who spent four years in a prisoner of war Camp
Bede scholar served in the Royal Field Artillery discharged due to the effects of gas
Bede scholar served with the 8th Durham Light Infantry
Bede Scholar served with the Royal Garrison Artillery
Waldridge miner served with Royal Army Medical Corps
Easington Lane miner served with 9th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment won DCM
Surgeon from Boldon served with Royal Army Medical Corps
