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The King Edward VII Bridge in Newcastle with the Durham and Northumberland signs which are no longer there. Picture: Ken Taylor Collection

Zero posts and border signs: relics from another age left beside our railways

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

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A journey on the A67: Dick Turpin, the Baydale Beck, a lost white cross and a gin-gan

Great Darlingtonians with fabulous facial hair

Great Darlingtonians with fabulous facial hair

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Darlington's fabulous facial hair over the decades charted in new exhibition

The six gallant boys of Brompton, from a local newspaper in December 1914

The six gallant boys of Brompton, from a local newspaper in December 1914

The six brave brothers caught up in the war's first gas attack

Bishop Auckland Market Place, by Gary Miller

Bishop Auckland Market Place, by Gary Miller

Painting the buzz of Bishop Auckland in the old days

The painted poppies on top of Pieter Vermote's headstone in Sedgefield

The painted poppies on top of Pieter Vermote's headstone in Sedgefield

Solved: the mystery of Sedgefield's poppy stones on WW1 soldier's headstone

Lucy, daughter of the English antique dealer Andrew Blackall, works full-time in the countryside living sector.

Lucy, daughter of the English antique dealer Andrew Blackall, works full-time in the countryside living sector.

Antiques expert explains how to make the viral 'cottagecore' trend your own

Philip Trevelyan inspects the rye crop growing near Hill Top Farm,Spaunton to be milled at the nearby mill for artisan flour.

Philip Trevelyan inspects the rye crop growing near Hill Top Farm,Spaunton to be milled at the nearby mill for artisan flour.

The Yorkshire flour used by some of the county’s leading artisan bakeries

Selside Shaw monastic wall.

Selside Shaw monastic wall.

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The people preserving an iconic feature of the Yorkshire Dales

Liz Porter with teapots similar to the ones exported to the USA

Liz Porter with teapots similar to the ones exported to the USA

LOOKING BACK: A County Durham village remembered pitmen with memorial

Members of the Brancepeth Women's Institute in 1922, many of whom would have been involved in raising money, and perhaps paddling concrete, for the village hall

Members of the Brancepeth Women's Institute in 1922, many of whom would have been involved in raising money, and perhaps paddling concrete, for the village hall

Village hall, where the WI paddled the concrete, celebrates its 100th anniversary

Falconer Ben Potter with Bomber the European eagle owl at Borrowby Nursery School

Falconer Ben Potter with Bomber the European eagle owl at Borrowby Nursery School

Canadian airmen inspire children in Second World War remembrance event

Margaret Fick, 85 from Redcar, was one of the youngest codebreaker operatives when she was sent to work on the world famous Bletchley Park Ultra Secret project - and now Gordon Brown has rewarded her work with a special scroll of thanks and rare gold and

Margaret Fick, 85 from Redcar, was one of the youngest codebreaker operatives when she was sent to work on the world famous Bletchley Park Ultra Secret project - and now Gordon Brown has rewarded her work with a special scroll of thanks and rare gold and

Second World War codebreaker broke her silence as she received medal for her efforts

Darlington gold medal

Darlington gold medal

How Darlington honoured its gallant WW1 heroes with a controversial medal

The legendary Byland Burger at The Abbey Inn. Abbey Inn

The legendary Byland Burger at The Abbey Inn. Abbey Inn

Top foodie trips across Yorkshire to take in autumn

Above and left: Howden-le-Wear war memorial in the 1930s

Above and left: Howden-le-Wear war memorial in the 1930s

100-year-old memorial commemorates sailor who took part in extraordinary WW1 trial

Flt-Sgt Ron Chapman, a Darlington Grammar School old boy

Flt-Sgt Ron Chapman, a Darlington Grammar School old boy

Diary of a WW2 Darlington airman sheds light on mystery fatal crash

Pretty period homes in the heart of Masham

Pretty period homes in the heart of Masham

The local's guide to spending a day in Masham

The owner of Britain’s highest pub on life in Yorkshire

The grave of Pieter Vermote in the old Winterton graveyard, Sedgefield.

The grave of Pieter Vermote in the old Winterton graveyard, Sedgefield.

Corners of south Durham that, since the First World War, have been forever Belgium

Escomb War Memorial. Picture: Howard Chadwick

Escomb War Memorial. Picture: Howard Chadwick

Self-sacrificing bravery of the names carved in a village's stone memorial

Clockwise from top left: Split's cathedral; Kotor with the Bolette in the background; Dubrovnik's old town and the dungeons of Split's Roman palace. Inset: me on Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro

Clockwise from top left: Split's cathedral; Kotor with the Bolette in the background; Dubrovnik's old town and the dungeons of Split's Roman palace. Inset: me on Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

I explored the Adriatic with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – these were my highlights

In a day of great drama, how the operatic society saved Darlington Hippodrome

Luke Jasztal in Mamma Mia!

Luke Jasztal in Mamma Mia!

Made in Darlington: from the Hippodrome to the wireless and the West End

A century of song: how Darlington Operatic Society made the Hippodrome its home

These three ladies found a strange way to promote DOS's production of The Gondoliers in 1984. We only reproduce these pictures because the ladies are wearing legwarmers, the 1980s essential which featured in Memories a fortnight ago. Whether Irene

These three ladies found a strange way to promote DOS's production of The Gondoliers in 1984. We only reproduce these pictures because the ladies are wearing legwarmers, the 1980s essential which featured in Memories a fortnight ago. Whether Irene

From the archive: the cheeky ways Darlington Operatic Society has promoted its shows

Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar

Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar

EATING OUT REVIEW

Here's our verdict on dining with the best views - and fiercest winds - in Yorkshire

Seamus O'Connell who appeared for Bishop Auckland in the Amateur Cup Final in 1955

Seamus O'Connell who appeared for Bishop Auckland in the Amateur Cup Final in 1955

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The greatest player from the south Durham golden age of amateur football

Faverdale 1925 inspection by the Duchess of York

Faverdale 1925 inspection by the Duchess of York

One family's story of scouts, samplers and guides

The Shildon marshalling yard on September 2, 1964, by Ray Goad

The Shildon marshalling yard on September 2, 1964, by Ray Goad

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Rail museum goes steam bananas as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

Dick Turpin astride his horse Black Bess

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Did a dandy highwayman like Dick Turpin ever terrorise Darlington or south Durham?

Dowager Duchess Eleanor of Stanwick Hall and the roadside memorial to her friend

Dowager Duchess Eleanor of Stanwick Hall and the roadside memorial to her friend

Hidden roadside memorial marks the final fall of a duchess's favourite

The Glittering North at Raby Castle Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The Glittering North at Raby Castle Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Why are the Vikings returning to light up Raby Castle in The Glittering North?

Joan’s legwarmers were stylish in the 1980s

Joan’s legwarmers were stylish in the 1980s

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Ooooh! What a feeling! Do you remember legwarmers, a 1980s fashion essential?

Newton Aycliffe driver Sean Hayes who will be in the Italian Job charity drive to Italy

Newton Aycliffe driver Sean Hayes who will be in the Italian Job charity drive to Italy

When a best-selling author created a 'very expensive pile of ash'

Richard Harris, 17, of Darlington is heading to Las Vegas as part of a competition to find Britain's fastest pool player.

Richard Harris, 17, of Darlington is heading to Las Vegas as part of a competition to find Britain's fastest pool player.

Darlington sharp-shooter on the pool table had eyes on Vegas

Hall Garth in Coatham Mundeville in Henry Carrick's day. Pictures courtesy of Jonathan Peacock

Hall Garth in Coatham Mundeville in Henry Carrick's day. Pictures courtesy of Jonathan Peacock

The wealthy Victorian railwaymen who made their home in a haunted Darlington hall

Durham Market Place in 1830 where, in 1597, Anthony Arrowsmith had been pressed to death

Durham Market Place in 1830 where, in 1597, Anthony Arrowsmith had been pressed to death

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When a suspected murderer was pressed to death in Durham Market Place

St Andrew’s Church, Ingleby Greenhow: “The little ivy-covered church was too small to accommodate all those who attended” the funeral of murder victim railway worker Frank Ward 100 years ago this week

St Andrew’s Church, Ingleby Greenhow: “The little ivy-covered church was too small to accommodate all those who attended” the funeral of murder victim railway worker Frank Ward 100 years ago this week

Shocking murder on the railway line exactly 100 years ago this week

Jules Leonard Joseph Jean Libert, of Ostend, buried in Darlington West Cemetery

Jules Leonard Joseph Jean Libert, of Ostend, buried in Darlington West Cemetery

From Ostend to Darlo: a WW1 Belgian refugee and the VC-winning naval war hero

Birtley Town's pitch was flooded on a regular basis last season

Birtley Town's pitch was flooded on a regular basis last season

North-East sport forced to face up to the increased problems caused by climate change

Fogscape #03238,by Fujiko Nakaya and Simon Corder

Fogscape #03238,by Fujiko Nakaya and Simon Corder

When town was left shocked by a Poundland ram-raid gone wrong

Yorkshire Shepherdess

Yorkshire Shepherdess

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How the Yorkshire Shepherdess goes in search of Anty John in her new series

David Shepherd with a photograph of No 390 in its working days. It went on show in Shildon in 2012. David passed away in 2017

David Shepherd with a photograph of No 390 in its working days. It went on show in Shildon in 2012. David passed away in 2017

When a president gave an artist a loco that worked the Victoria Falls Bridge

sampler dorothy walton, 1832

sampler dorothy walton, 1832

Do you have a sampler made by someone in your family tree?

Patrol leaders and corporals from the 1st Darlington Guides in 1910. Picture courtesy of the Darlington Centre for Local Studies

Patrol leaders and corporals from the 1st Darlington Guides in 1910. Picture courtesy of the Darlington Centre for Local Studies

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Darlington's girl guides in the spotlight of new exhibition

Staindrop on April 27, 1955, from The Northern Echo archive

Staindrop on April 27, 1955, from The Northern Echo archive

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Gaslighting Staindrop: when villagers opposed lighting up their streets

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Famous jockey killed in terrible accident at Scotch Corner 100 years ago

The Old Vicarage, High Etherley - S&P

The Old Vicarage, High Etherley - S&P

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Childhood dream home in County Durham pit village now up for sale for £1.495m

Members of the metal detector club search the sludge in the lake at South Park, Darlington

Members of the metal detector club search the sludge in the lake at South Park, Darlington

When a Darlington lake was drained to see what lay in the depths

Councillor John Smith accepts the train plate from Ian Ashton

Councillor John Smith accepts the train plate from Ian Ashton

Happy ending after a three-year legal battle of wills

Chris Davison, studio engineer at The Forum in Darlington

Chris Davison, studio engineer at The Forum in Darlington

Darlington singer caught attention of cult classic film musician

Blackwell Grange in the 1850s

Blackwell Grange in the 1850s

The good Miss Allan who employed a feline fisherman to keep the Blackwell moggies fed

The salad bar: choose three from six

The salad bar: choose three from six

EATING OUT REVIEW

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We tried the new 200-seater cafe at Raby Castle - here's what we thought