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Preserving the History of Teesdale Since 1934

We organise talks, walks, and publish original research to keep Teesdale’s heritage alive for future generations.

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Join us for talks, walks, and visits to explore Teesdale’s history first-hand.

Our Journal

The Journal records original research on Teesdale’s people, places, and past.

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Support the Society by becoming a member, contributing research, or making a donation.

2023 Journal

Our Journal — Published Since 1935

The Society’s Journal has published original research on Teesdale’s history for nearly a century.

Our latest edition includes articles on Richard III’s northern connections, Teesdale war memorials, the Bowes Museum project of 1871, the cheesemongers of Teesdale, a new history of local lead mining, and the remarkable adventures of Bentley Beetham — from Teesdale to Everest.

For more information and to order a copy please email: [email protected]

 

Discover Teesdale’s History

Preserving Teesdale’s stories of community, heritage, and landscape.

Teesdale’s history is rich with stories of people, places, its diverse and unique flora, and the changes that have shaped the dale. From medieval monarchs and landowners to lead miners, museum founders, and plant hunters, the Society preserves and shares research that connects past generations with the present.

The River Tees at Barnard Castle and Startforth
The River Tees: Barnard Castle and Startforth

Want to learn more about Teesdale’s heritage?

Explore our publications, join our events, or become a member to support the work of the Teesdale Record Society.

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