HOW TO JOIN
You can join the Society by sending a completed application/gift aid form (pdf) plus the appropriate subscription fee to our Secretary c/o:
21 St Mary’s Grove,Membership is £15 pa
WHAT YOU GET
An annual Journal and access to over 60 years of publications.
Our latest Journal [90] includes the following articles:
WHAT DCLHS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
For details of previous Journals and Publications see the pdfs below:-
Full List of Articles published between 1964 and 2025 - Journals 1-90.
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DCLHS
The Society was formed in 1964 to encourage and promote interest in the study of the history of County Durham. It is a registered charity (no. 235597)
Our emphasis has been 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.
Like the County Durham Forum for History & Heritage, the area covered by the Society is the historic County Palatine - between the Tyne and the Tees, including the major urban areas south of the Tyne and north of the Tees.
The Society attends events promoting local history and issues a range of publications.
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.
Information on the large range of articles published in our Journal (formerly Bulletin) and other publications over the last sixty years is on our Publications page.
Click to see an article from
1972 Bulletin 14 - Easington Rural District by W A Moyes (1972 Bulletin 14)
and a recent update on changes to the East Coast.
Click for details of the following Dr. Michael McManus Essays.
The Science of Order: Essays on Institutional Power and Social Control in County Durham.
Institutional Landscapes: Essays on Legal, Social, and Industrial Evolution in County Durham.
Click to see an article from the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland
St Andrew's Church, Roker by Glen Dodds.
The Surtees Society is publishing The Diary of W. G. Footitt, Architectural Draughtsman of Durham, 1897-1914, edited by Michael Johnson [£80, but 40% off for those who buy online before April 30, 2026. It is also available as an e-book - click to see flyer].
This is a fascinating record of an important architectural practice during the final years of the Gothic Revival and a vivid chronicle of social history. For further information, please see the website of the Northern Architectural History Society.
Durham Museum Pop Up is located in 39 the High Street, Prince Bishops Place, near the Beamish Emporium. This Pop Up relocates some of the displays from Durham Museum, previously in the closed church of St Mary le Bow on North Bailey. The City of Durham Trust together with Beamish Museum, Durham World Heritage Site, and Durham County Council, are supporting this venture.
Durham Museum Pop Up is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. No admission charge.
If you would like to volunteer at the Durham Museum Pop Up please email helenbarker@beamish.org.uk
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. 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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