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ECHO MEMORIES

A classic Victorian view of High Row, Darlington

Views of old Darlington go under the hammer next week

Eastbourne Primary School, Darlington, 1960

Eastbourne Primary School, Darlington, 1960

Where you at primary school in Darlington in 1960?

The swordmakers settled in the Wood Street area, which was cleared in the 1960s,, but is now marked by a plaque

The swordmakers settled in the Wood Street area, which was cleared in the 1960s,, but is now marked by a plaque

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

How did this County Durham town become an unlikely centre for swordmaking?

John Fowler, inventor of the steam plough

John Fowler, inventor of the steam plough

Mysterious Darlington landmark to inventor brought back to life at steam festival

Craig Best, left, and Roger Pilling were arrested after Best was lured to a 'meeting' at The Royal County Hotel, in Durham, supposedly to have three Anglo-Saxon coins authenticated

Craig Best, left, and Roger Pilling were arrested after Best was lured to a 'meeting' at The Royal County Hotel, in Durham, supposedly to have three Anglo-Saxon coins authenticated

Anglo-Saxon coin hoard

Anglo-Saxon coin hoard case

Date set for confiscation hearing for Bishop Auckland man in Anglo-Saxon coin case

A Middlesbrough-based holiday company ceasing trading after 44 years is taking customers on one last trip - a trip down memory lane.

A Middlesbrough-based holiday company ceasing trading after 44 years is taking customers on one last trip - a trip down memory lane.

Take trip down memory lane with holiday firm's 80s brochures after closure

Auckland Castle has been renamed Auckland Palace

Auckland Castle has been renamed Auckland Palace

Cultural attractions

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The people’s palace: Bishop Auckland castle is renamed in honour of its historic past

A weekend of celebration in Newton Aycliffe town centre is set to bring a year long anniversary of the town's founding to an end.

A weekend of celebration in Newton Aycliffe town centre is set to bring a year long anniversary of the town's founding to an end.

Newton Aycliffe

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County Durham town set to celebrate 75th anniversary with family event this weekend

The notorious Coatham Mundeville junction in 1967. Coatham Hall is on the left

The notorious Coatham Mundeville junction in 1967. Coatham Hall is on the left

When a village's two halls were home to refugees and the nation's most romantic MP

Tommy Cannon, right, with Paul 'Goffy' Gough at Hartlepool Marina

Tommy Cannon, right, with Paul 'Goffy' Gough at Hartlepool Marina

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Comedy legend spotted making first ever visit to North East town ahead of solo tour

From the Towers scrapbook

From the Towers scrapbook

Can you help reunite this Darlington Second World War scrapbook with its family?

A wooden toilet seat, a saucy statue, and a dog called Fido: finds from Vindolanda

Paul Jones has been reminiscing about his memories of venues across the North East, including the Top Hat in Spennymoor

Paul Jones has been reminiscing about his memories of venues across the North East, including the Top Hat in Spennymoor

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60s popstar recalls memories of 'legendary' County Durham club - do you remember it?

Bon Lea Foundry, Thornaby. Picture: David Thompson

Bon Lea Foundry, Thornaby. Picture: David Thompson

Take a seat: the Bon Lea bench that's pride of place at Thornaby Show tomorrow

Thirsk & Yarm milepost

Thirsk & Yarm milepost

Tontines, rum-traders and mileposts: a journey on the A19

The Seaton Carew Wreck, a shipwreck located at Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool is a protected wreck site and has been the subject of plenty of archaeological activity

The Seaton Carew Wreck, a shipwreck located at Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool is a protected wreck site and has been the subject of plenty of archaeological activity

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Images show remains of shipwreck that was once buried in sand under beach

Whorlton Bridge repairs. L-R: Lee Jackson, Project Manager, Cllr John Shuttleworth and Alan Patrickson, Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change. Photo by: Silverbird Photography Emily Carey (www.silverbirdphotography.com).

Whorlton Bridge repairs. L-R: Lee Jackson, Project Manager, Cllr John Shuttleworth and Alan Patrickson, Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change. Photo by: Silverbird Photography Emily Carey (www.silverbirdphotography.com).

Should we be grateful for repairs to our bridges?

Melvyn Wake enjoying a nostalgic visit to Hopetown

Melvyn Wake enjoying a nostalgic visit to Hopetown

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Hopetown revived memories for last apprentice at Darlington's Locomotive Workshops

A view of Horsemarket taken almost from outside Mr Harris's disputed fishmonger's shop. The Star Hotel is no more, but there is still a Star Yard where it stood

A view of Horsemarket taken almost from outside Mr Harris's disputed fishmonger's shop. The Star Hotel is no more, but there is still a Star Yard where it stood

When the Battle of Barney shot the town to greater fame than Cummings' eyetest

An Edwardian view of West Green, Cotherstone, with the gates on the right leading down to The Hagg

An Edwardian view of West Green, Cotherstone, with the gates on the right leading down to The Hagg

ECHO MEMORIES SPECIAL

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The day a dales bridge collapsed and people were shelled like peas into the Tees

The excavations of the historic house built by Sir Arthur Haselrig, who owned Auckland Castle in the 17th century

The excavations of the historic house built by Sir Arthur Haselrig, who owned Auckland Castle in the 17th century

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Why this lost historic house built by infamous Bishop Auckland man was never lived in

The North East is home to some of the oldest pubs in the country

The North East is home to some of the oldest pubs in the country

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5 of the oldest pubs in the North East that you have to visit at least once

Looking up High Northgate, Darlington, with Robert Borrowdale's masterpiece, Westbrook Buildings, on the left

Looking up High Northgate, Darlington, with Robert Borrowdale's masterpiece, Westbrook Buildings, on the left

ECHO MEMORIES SPECIAL

Sad story of eccentric mason who built some of Darlington's most curious buildings

For years, Yarm Tall Trees was considered one of the most popular nightclub locations in the region

For years, Yarm Tall Trees was considered one of the most popular nightclub locations in the region

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Who was the owner of the famed Tall Trees nightclub - and what happened to it?

Pilot Officer Larry Logan and Startforth church

Pilot Officer Larry Logan and Startforth church

ECHO MEMORIES SPECIAL

Tragedy: low-flying Larry waggled his wingtips at his Teesdale girl below, and then..

Nurses at the Etherley Voluntary Aid Detatchment Hospital just outside Bishop Auckland

Nurses at the Etherley Voluntary Aid Detatchment Hospital just outside Bishop Auckland

Meet the nurses who ran a First World War hospital on the edge of Bishop Auckland

Terry Dixon pictured in the threatened play area in St. Hilda’s Middlebrough. Also pictured are Michael Morris (right) and Thomas Dowson

Terry Dixon pictured in the threatened play area in St. Hilda’s Middlebrough. Also pictured are Michael Morris (right) and Thomas Dowson

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Residents' anger at prospect of their Middlesbrough homes being demolished

The Agnew Community Centre in Newton Aycliffe official opening with Cllr Paul Gittins, Cllr Joan Grey and MP Phil Wilson

The Agnew Community Centre in Newton Aycliffe official opening with Cllr Paul Gittins, Cllr Joan Grey and MP Phil Wilson

An Echo appeal to fundraise for legs for swimmer Lyndon

Melville House, North Road, Darlington

Melville House, North Road, Darlington

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The cocoa craze once made this shuttered building the fashionable place to be

Edward I/II coin found by Darlington detectorist

Edward I/II coin found by Darlington detectorist

'A little beauty': Darlington metal detectorist discovers 700 year old silver coin

Belgian refugees, Witton Park

Belgian refugees, Witton Park

Restoring the headstone of the priest who brought unexpected fame to south Durham

The Entercommon milepost in 2020 when the hedge around it had been trimmed. Most of the time it is hidden. Picture: Google StreetView

The Entercommon milepost in 2020 when the hedge around it had been trimmed. Most of the time it is hidden. Picture: Google StreetView

The marvel of mileposts hidden in our hedgerows

While Darlington and County Durham feature plenty of towns and villages in modern day, there are some locations that don't exist any more

While Darlington and County Durham feature plenty of towns and villages in modern day, there are some locations that don't exist any more

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The three abandoned and lost villages of Darlington and County Durham

Skinningrove Methodist Church, as seen on Google StreetView. Its organ is off to the Philippines as it has been sold, apparently for storage

Skinningrove Methodist Church, as seen on Google StreetView. Its organ is off to the Philippines as it has been sold, apparently for storage

From east Cleveland to the Philippines: the organ now making music in Manilla

The Gefrim Monument at the site of Ad Gefrin looking north from the road beneath a distiNctive hill called Yeavering Bell

The Gefrim Monument at the site of Ad Gefrin looking north from the road beneath a distiNctive hill called Yeavering Bell

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

How monument marking the site of a lost palace reveals Northumberland's golden age

The Northern Echo has summed up and mapped the most haunted places in County Durham

The Northern Echo has summed up and mapped the most haunted places in County Durham

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The most haunted County Durham places where people claim to have seen ghosts

Durham City by Kenneth Steel

Durham City by Kenneth Steel

New, nostalgic exhibition of places painted in time opens in Darlington today

Newly sworn Durham Freeman Charlotte Middleton, right, with city Mayor, councillor Liz Brown

Newly sworn Durham Freeman Charlotte Middleton, right, with city Mayor, councillor Liz Brown

Durham teacher whose ancestor made saint's coffin join ranks of Freemen

Andrew Atkin,landlord of The Bridg eInn at Grinton, prepared to be the first person to drive along the reopened section of the B6270, watched by Deborah Flowers,County Council highways communication officer, Phil Richardson,engineer and Andy Lacy,

Andrew Atkin,landlord of The Bridg eInn at Grinton, prepared to be the first person to drive along the reopened section of the B6270, watched by Deborah Flowers,County Council highways communication officer, Phil Richardson,engineer and Andy Lacy,

Flood-hit Dales bridge reopened for cut-off communities

Kings Head Hotel, Darlington, August 2009

Kings Head Hotel, Darlington, August 2009

Town centre hotel an 'eyesore' after 2008 fire

Victorian girls hard at work in the classroom at 3 South Bailey at the beginning of the 20th century

Victorian girls hard at work in the classroom at 3 South Bailey at the beginning of the 20th century

Joining the family of greengages: Durham High School celebrates 140 years

Newton Aycliffe archive

Newton Aycliffe archive

In pictures: Newton Aycliffe, from when the new town was still new

Branksome Hall, Darlington, was built for Robert Teesdale and was originally called Westfield, but when it was enlarged by railway foundry owner John Kitching, he renamed it Branksome after the hall in the Scottish borders which Sir Walter Scott created

Branksome Hall, Darlington, was built for Robert Teesdale and was originally called Westfield, but when it was enlarged by railway foundry owner John Kitching, he renamed it Branksome after the hall in the Scottish borders which Sir Walter Scott created

Gone, but not quite forgotten: the lost country homes of County Durham

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond is hosting a Bring, Show, Tell event

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond is hosting a Bring, Show, Tell event

TV antiques expert to uncover tales behind military objects at museum

The Witton Park Belgians prepare for a flag day, collecting money

The Witton Park Belgians prepare for a flag day, collecting money

The terror of the Belgian refugees who sought sanctuary in south Durham during WW1

Jane Ruffer with artist James Gibb view the new panels featuring his designs at the Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland

Jane Ruffer with artist James Gibb view the new panels featuring his designs at the Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland

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Outdoor artwork inspired by stained glass window unveiled in Bishop Auckland

Bargain hunting on the Scarborough Antiques & Vintage Trail

Bargain hunting on the Scarborough Antiques & Vintage Trail

Bargain hunting on the Scarborough Antiques & Vintage Trail

James Hobson with one of his photographs at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

James Hobson with one of his photographs at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

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Redcar blast furnace images earn North East photographer national honour

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Whatever happened to the mileposts of the A167, and Black Man's Corner?

Nippers at Hopetown

Nippers at Hopetown

The nippers of Hopetown, and a new Stockton & Darlington Railway coffee table book

Meet the Quaker hat-trick hero who brought home the Olympic bacon for Denmark

Sir Brendan Foster returns to Gateshead Stadium on the 50th anniversary of his World Record run

Sir Brendan Foster returns to Gateshead Stadium on the 50th anniversary of his World Record run

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Great memories for Big Bren as North East legend returns to scene of world record

The Northern Echo has pieced together five County Durham high streets that have changed over the last 15 years

The Northern Echo has pieced together five County Durham high streets that have changed over the last 15 years

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The changing faces and names of five County Durham high streets in last 15 years

James Harker was reunited with the limited edition carrier bag he got from Teesside Park after a decade.

James Harker was reunited with the limited edition carrier bag he got from Teesside Park after a decade.

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Man reunited with limited edition carrier bag from Teesside Park after decade

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