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Stories about Events
Discover stories about events that happened in County Durham in the First World War. Events connected with the war, such as enemy bombardment, appear as pins on the interactive map. You can contribute new stories to this website, or add additional information and media to existing stories.
Where the battalions were when they received the news
The end of the war - how the news was received across the county
13,000 DLI and 17,000 Northumberland Fusiliers died
Four days before the Armistice, the 15th Battalion DLI fights its last battle.
Hartlepool Trawler captured by a German U-Boat and taken to Germany as a Prize
Report from Auckland Chronicle
Trip to Stanhope Castle arranged by Mr JJ Aubin
Transcript of Newcastle Journal report
The destruction of the Wayside Flower HL4
The Trawler that Disappeared, November 1914
Councillors discussed the best method of encouraging food savings
Rationing and waste discussed in 1917
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