THE history of a watch presented to a collieryman more than 80 years ago is proving a puzzle for council officials.
The watch was donated to Ferryhill Town Council after being bought for £150 from a sale at the Durham Mining Museum.
The watch is inscribed with the name Newark D Hume and was presented to him by 'officials and workmen of Dean and Chapter Colliery' on February 22, 1919.
But other than the inscription, the council knows little about the watch and has no idea who Newark D Hume was.
Jamie Corrigan, town council executive officer, said: "It's in immaculate condition and it is a lovely watch, but we're interested to find out if anyone has any information about this guy so we can include it in the display."
Anyone with any information can call (01740) 652157.
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