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Private Michael Heaviside

Parade to be held in Stanley to mark centenary of Michael Heaviside coming home with Victoria Cross

Tony Kearney

Whistles were blown to start one of the Somme’s bloodiest days… at home the wait for news was torturous

Chris Lloyd
CENTENARY: Beamish Museum marks centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

Beamish Museum to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme

Gavin Engelbrecht
UEST OF HONOUR: 105 year old Alice Coulson as guest of honour at a World War I themed event to commemorate the outbreak of conflict 100 years ago, held at Castle Court Care Home in Annfield Plain

Woman born before outbreak of First World War guest of honour at commemorative event

Gavin Havery

Tanfield Railway to transport visitors back to First World War

Tony Kearney
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Towns in the list below will continue to grow as we build content towards next year's centenary so check back soon.
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  • Bedale
  • Bishop Auckland
  • Catterick
  • Chester-le-Street
  • Consett
  • Crook
  • Darlington
  • Durham
  • Ferryhill
  • Harrogate
  • Hartlepool
  • Kirk Merrington
  • Middlesbrough
  • Newcastle
  • Newton Aycliffe
  • Northallerton
  • Peterlee
  • Redcar
  • Ripon
  • Saltburn
  • Sedgefield
  • Shildon
  • Spennymoor
  • Stanley
  • Stockton
  • Thirsk
  • Tyne & Wear
  • York
  • Yorkshire Dales

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