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:The Society, which was formed in 1968, takes an active part in preserving our heritage. We promote various projects in local history and offer advice. We maintain links with local archives, libraries, museums, and groups connected with archaeology, family history, and industrial archaeology. | :The Society, which was formed in 1968, takes an active part in preserving our heritage. We promote various projects in local history and offer advice. We maintain links with local archives, libraries, museums, and groups connected with archaeology, family history, and industrial archaeology. | ||
'''County Durham History & Heritage Forum'''<br>Email: [mailto:yb2u15@gmail.com yb2u15@gmail.com]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.durhamweb.org.uk/historyforum/ County Durham History & Heritage Forum] | |||
:A voluntary association of local history societies and groups, heritage organisations, and individuals interested in sharing and promoting the history and heritage of County Durham. | |||
'''Durham County Local History Society'''<br>City Theatre<br>Fowler’s Yard<br>Back Silver Street<br>Durham, County Durham DH1 3RA UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01388 816209<br>Email: [mailto:jdbdclhs@gmail.com jdbdclhs@gmail.com]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.durhamweb.org.uk/dclhs/ Durham County Local History Society] | |||
:The Society particularly focuses on recent centuries when County Durham was playing a major part in the economic and industrial growth of Britain and also making its individual contribution to the social, religious and political development of our country. The Society attends events promoting local history, issues a range of publications, arranges occasional talks free to non-members, and maintains its website. | |||
'''Gateshead Local History Society'''<br>Gateshead Library<br>Prince Consort Rd<br>Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 4LN UK<br>Telephone: 0191 5970805<br> | '''Gateshead Local History Society'''<br>Gateshead Library<br>Prince Consort Rd<br>Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 4LN UK<br>Telephone: 0191 5970805<br> | ||
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:We’re an enthusiastic, friendly group who share a passion for the rich, distinctive heritage of the Tees Valley and Cleveland, with more than 10,000 years of archaeology – evidence for past human activity – on our doorstep! | :We’re an enthusiastic, friendly group who share a passion for the rich, distinctive heritage of the Tees Valley and Cleveland, with more than 10,000 years of archaeology – evidence for past human activity – on our doorstep! | ||
'''Tow Law & District History Society'''<br>St. Philip & James Church Hall<br>Church Lane<br>Tow Law, County Durham DL13 4HE UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:towlawhistory@gmail.com towlawhistory@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://towlawhistory.webs.com/ Tow Law & District History Society] | |||
:We are a small working group who research and actively support other community projects: giving talks to schools, church groups, or slide shows from our extensive collection of photographs. | |||
'''Washington History Society'''<br>MIND Building<br>Grasmere Terrace<br>Columbia<br>Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 7LP UK<br> | '''Washington History Society'''<br>MIND Building<br>Grasmere Terrace<br>Columbia<br>Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 7LP UK<br> | ||