The Society is 60 years old this year. It was formed in 1964 to encourage and promote interest in the study of the historic County of Durham (the Palatinate). The Society’s Journal has focussed on publishing research covering recent centuries when County Durham was playing a major part in the economic and industrial growth of the country. Our research has also recognised the County’s contribution to the industrial, social, religious and political development of Britain. Information on the large range of articles published in our Journal (formerly Bulletin) over the last sixty years is on our Publications page.
The Society is keen to expand its website to give access to these articles and is looking for new members with the skills to help organise this initiative.
If you are interested please contact the DCLHS Secretary, Dr John Banham on 01388 816209, e-mail at jdbdclhs@gmail.com or write to him c/o 21 St. Marys Grove, Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor DL16 6LR.
JOURNAL 88 has been published - Journal 88 Contents and Editorial.
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The Society is a registered charity (no. 235597) formed in 1964 to encourage and promote interest in the study of the history of County Durham.
It 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 this website.
The Journal, available free to members, includes original contributions on Durham's history, articles on sources and reviews of books.
Other publications, covering original research on a wide range of local topics, are made available to members at reduced prices.
If you have any questions about DCLHS you can contact the Secretary Dr John Banham on 01388 816209, e-mail at jdbdclhs@gmail.com or write to him c/o 21 St. Marys Grove, Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor DL16 6LR
See our Membership page for details of how to join the Society.
Research into the history and people of County Durham.
Our Journal Editor, Dr Mark Egan, would like to hear from members interested in writing for the Journal, who have suggestions to make about the Journal’s format and contents or who wish to suggest subjects to be covered and possible authors (details on the Publications page).
He says As ever, I appeal for more content! As editor, I am also happy to assist potential contributors pull articles into shape. Whether you are an experienced writer, or are just for the first time considering writing up some research, please get in touch at marksanddancer@googlemail.com
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