History Websites

History of Wheatley Hill including photographs and records related to the history of the village and its residents from 1100 to present.

A collection of articles looking at the history of the village and the surrounding area.

Origins and stories, organised by area and town.

Lambton Worm, Worm hill and Worm Well. Legends, folklore and history of Durham. English dragons of North East England.

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.

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.