Wheatley Hill History - A detailed chronology of the village with photographic images and biographies of its residents. 
Durham Past - The Victoria County History of Durham explains its work: volumes already published and in progress, research, reports, fundraising, news and events. Includes extracts from primary sources.
Pictures in Print - Viewable images of printed maps and topographical prints of County Durham created before 1860 held by Durham University Library, Durham County Library, Durham Cathedral Library and the British Library.
History of North East England - County Durham - Origins and stories, organised by area and town.
A History of Durham Mining - Describes the coal mining industry in the county, from the formation of coal to modern methods of extraction. Includes a history of two pits, and a listing of mining disasters in the Durham Coalfield.
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