Catalogue

Trustees minute book, 23 May 1932 - 19 June 1962

Jubilee Souvenir programme 1902 - 1952

Women's Fellowship attendance register, 16 April 1940 - 29 January 1964

Record of members and adherents, October 1942

Collection journal, 20 February 1949 - 25 December 1960

Envelope weekly collection register, 5 July 1953 - 26 June 1960

Register of baptisms, Melsonby Methodist Church, Yorkshire, 15 June 1868 - 6 February 1994

Register of marriages, 1 July 1989-17 September 1994

Trustees' meetings minutes, 1896 - 1950

Minutes of meetings of trustees of the Melsonby Wesleyan Methodist Houses (originally Church) Trust, 1908 - 1909 Includes accounts 1905 - 1908 (Money applied to Bondgate Circuit manses)

Trustees' account book, 1896 - 1901 Including lists of subscriptions and costing for building a new church, 1844, 1857 and 1866, with bills and receipts, 1908

Trustees treasurers account book, 15 April 1901 - 3 December 1909

Collection journal, 1939 - 1948

Accounts book, Melsonby Methodist Church, Yorkshire, 1856 - 1894

Correspondence between Rev. Keith Garner, 140 Blackwell Lane, Darlington; Ditchburn Edwards Associates, Chartered Designers, 2N Cadcam Centre, High Force Road, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire; and the Methodist Church Property Division, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, 20 June 1985 - 6 October 1987

Minute book of Melsonby Methodist Guild, 19 January 1950 - 10 February 1955

Minutes of meetings of Day and Sunday School trustees, 17 July 1896 - 15 January 1945 For enclosures see M/Da 274/2

Miscellaneous correspondence and papers including an extract from the will of Thomas Martin of Melsonby, 7 February 1890, bequeathing money to the school, n.d., and an estimate for an extension to the schoolhouse, c.1896 - 1950 Originally enclosed in M/Da 274/1

Sunday School teachers' and pupils' attendance register, 1908 - 1913

Minutes of governors' meetings, 1984 - 21 May 1990

Income and expenditure accounts book, Melsonby Wesleyan School, Yorkshire, 1868 - 1893

Trustees' Treasurer's Account book, 22 March 1902 - 1954

Trustees Treasurer's Account book, June 1910 - 1956

Collection Journal, 14 November 1948 - 27 August 1977

Melsonby Wesleyan Methodist Day School, statistics for school year ended 31 March 1933

Melsonby Methodist Chapel/Church, Darlington: file includes church council minutes, repairs to the building, Melsonby Primary School, correspondence, use of the premises, 1 September 1985-30 September 2004

Melsonby Methodist Church: Trustees' Treasurers' Account Book, 1 January 1955-2000

Melsonby Methodist Church: Property Schedules 2002-2003 includes the names of the treasurers in the Darlington Circuit

Melsonby Methodist Church: accounts 2001-2003, including independent examiner's report

A pen and ink drawing of Melsonby Methodist Chaper, n.d.

A letter to Mr. F. Hutchinson, chairman of the trustees at Middleton-One-Row, from the Rev. Martin Quartermain King, rector of Middleton-One-Row, concerning an experimental change of time for the evening service at St. Laurence's Church which would affect the joint services, 23 March 1979

A letter to the Rev. D.G. Bostock, minister of Eastbourne Methodist Church, from the Rev. Martin Quartermain King, rector of Middleton-One-Row, concerning a Unity Service and the annual house-to-house collection for Christian Aid, 6 April 1979

A letter to the Rev. Cameron Kirkwood from the Rev. Martin Quartermain King, rector of Middleton-One-Row, concerning a Methodist from Middleton St. George Hospital, 1 September 1984

Correspondence between the Rev. D.W. Howarth Darlington Superintendent Methodist Minister of 140 Blackwell Lane, Darlington, Eleanor Hall, 188 Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire and various officials of the Methodist Church Property Division, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, concerning a bequest from Ms Hall's husband, Mr. Stanley Hall, to be held in trust for Middleton-One-Row Methodist Church, 31 March 1981 - 21 September 1982

Rough notes of a meeting [of trustees?] to consider the future of Middleton-One-Row Methodist Church, 1 December [1984]

An invitation from the Rev. Cameron Kirkwood to a meeting at Middleton-One-Row Chapel "to discuss the life and work of our chapel on 18 June 1985", 24 May 1985

Minutes of the Middleton-One-Row Methodist Church council including the resolution that the church should close on 15 October 1985

A list of the representatives of Middleton-One-Row Church to the Darlington Circuit meeting, September 1985

An article from the Darlington and Stockton Times concerning the closure of Middleton-One-Row Methodist Church and including a photograph of Mr. Fred Hutchinson, the chairman of the trustees, standing outside the church, 5 October 1985

Notice of the laying of the foundation stone of a new Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, by Charles Pease, assisted by David Dale, 5 August 1872

26 December 1872 (1) Henry Andrew William Cocks of The Hall, Middleton Saint George, esq. (2) Henry William Graham of Fighting Cocks, miller (3) Henry Andrew William Cocks; Charles Pease of Darlington, esq.; Carl Emile Muller of Middleton Saint George, ironmaster; John Smith of The Friary, Middleton One Row, audit clerk; William Payne of The Friary, Middleton One Row, Barnard coal agent; and George Stephenson of Darlington, railway manager, the Trustees Copy conveyance by (1) to (2) of land in Middleton One Row in trust for (3) to build a church for the use of 'Protestant Christian Denominations holding the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and the redemption of the World by our Lord Jesus Christ'

Annual reports of the Free Church, Middleton One Row, 1874 - 1875

Appointment of John Smith of The Friary, Middleton Saint George, railway auditor; Robert Seymour Benson of Castle Hill, Middleton Saint George, esq.; Henry William Graham of Fighting Cocks near Darlington, farmer; George Hammond of Oakland Farm, Middleton Saint George, farmer; William Hall of Middleton Saint George, gent.; and Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, agent; as trustees, 8 October 1901

Appointment of Robert Seymour Benson of Riverside, Middleton Saint George, esq.; Henry William Graham of Fighting Cocks, near Darlington, farmer; George Hammond of Oakland Farm, Middleton Saint George, farmer; William Hall of Middleton Saint George, gent.; Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, merchant; Matthew Hudson of Rudby Villa, Middleton Saint George, gent.; and Algernon John Durham Smith of The Friary, Middleton Saint George, solicitor; as trustees, 15 October 1910

Appointment of Robert Seymour Benson of Riverside, Middleton Saint George, esq.; Henry William Graham of Fighting Cocks near Darlington, farmer; Matthew Hudson of Rudby Villa, Middleton Saint George, farmer; Algernon John Durham Smith of The Friary, Middleton Saint George, solicitor; Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, merchant; John Hammond of Oaklands Farm, Middleton Saint George, farmer; and William Henry Jackson of Violet Villa, Middleton Saint George, chemist; as trustees, 30 September 1911

Appointment of Robert Seymour Benson of Riverside, Middleton Saint George, esq.; John Hammond of Oaklands Farm, Middleton Saint George, farmer; William Jackson of Violet Villa, Middleton Saint George, chemist; Algernon John Durham Smith of The Friary, Middleton Saint George, solicitor; Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, merchant; George Middleton Graham of Fighting Cocks; and Donald M. Burton of Middleton One Row; as trustees, 3 August 1918

Appointment of Robert Seymour Benson of Riverside, Middleton Saint George, esq.; Donald M. Burton of Middleton One Row; George Middleton Graham of Fighting Cocks, Middleton Saint George, assistant overseer; William Jackson of Violet Villa, Middleton Saint George, chemist; Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, merchant; Algernon John Durham Smith of The Friary, Middleton Saint George, solicitor; and B. Laugher; as trustees, 2 October 1920

Appointment of Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, merchant; George Middleton Graham of Fighting Cocks, Middleton Saint George, assistant overseer; William Henry Jackson of Violet Villa, Middleton Saint George, chemist; Cicely Rosamund Grainger of The Villa, Middleton Saint George; Mary Ellinor Graham of The Deanery, Middleton One Row; and Ada Florence Sarah Verity of Belle Vue, Middleton One Row; as trustees, 5 October 1933

Appointment of Eugene Carter Tomkins of Middleton Saint George, merchant; George Middleton Graham of Fighting Cocks, Middleton Saint George, assistant overseer; William Henry Jackson of Violet Villa, Middleton Saint George, analytical chemist; Cicely Rosamund Grainger of The Villa, Middleton Saint George; Mary Eleanor Graham of The Deanery, Middleton One Row; and John Thomas Naisby of Woodside, Middleton Saint George; as trustees, 11 August 1936

Offertory book, 1925 - 1940 [Entries in pencil only]

Minute book of trustees meetings, January 1957 - 21 July 1976

Minute book of trustees meetings, 23 August 1976 - 20 February 1991

Minutes of Church Council meetings, 8 October 1991 - 20 February 2002

Register of baptisms, 9 March 1939 - 7 December 1997

Trustees' Treasurer's account book, 11 November 1902 - 16 August 1975

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church log book, 31 August - 3 November 1983

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church trust account book (audited and signed), 1 September 1975 - 29 October 1984

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church, list of names of addresses of the Church Council, 6 March 1977

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church, record of inspection of church, 26 January 1974

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church, notes of church inspection and suggested repairs, 12 May 1978

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church, correspondence between Mr. F.J. Helm, Church Treasurer and the Property Division of the Methodist Church, concerning the obligatory trust subscription to the General Property Fund, June 1980 - 14 April 1981

Middleton Tyas Methodist Church, a letter from Ms J. Miller of Barton Methodist Church to Ms Day of Middleton Tyas, acknowledging receipt of a cheque transferring the final balance of the church account to Barton Methodist Church [following the closure and sale of Middleton Tyas Methodist Church, the members transferred to Barton Methodist Church], 13 November 1984

Correspondence between Sanderson Townend and Gilbert, chartered surveyors, Darlington; Rev. P. Seaton, Darlington; the Methodist Church Property Division; and Latimer, Hinks, Marsham & Little, solicitors, Darlington; concerning the closure and sale of the church, 10 July 1984 - 10 March 1989

Trustees' minutes, 1890 - 1959, including accounts and a note that 'Mr. Hutchinson had secured a cottage and garden conveniently situated in the centre of the village which he proposed to convert into a Wesleyan Chapel'. Related papers infolded include the sanction of the Wesleyan Chapel Committee to this conversion, 9 June, 1890

Leaders' and Society Meetings minutes, 1929 - 1939

Trustees' minutes, 1908 - 1963

Accounts of income and expenditure, 1929 - 1964

Young Mens' Bible and Mutual Improvement Class minutes, 1885 - 1897

Sunday School Committee and Teachers' Meetings minutes, 1867 - 1905, includes Finance Committee minutes, 11 December 1879; Finance Sub-Committee minutes, 31 January 1881; and a description of the early days of the school, 1867, 'Owing to the rapid development of the iron trade in this neighbourhood, the population of Darlington has largely increased in late years and amounts now to about twenty-six thousand Through the blessing of God upon their labours the number of scholars exceeds at present one hundred. The present schoolrooms being too small much inconvenience and discomfort has been felt from the beginning. The Officers and Teachers are now anticipating the opening of their new 'School Chapel'

Sunday School Band of Hope logbook and minutes of Committee meetings, 1872 - 1904, pasted inside the back and front covers are programmes and handbills of concerts etc. given by the Nestfield Band of Hope, 1873 - 1878; a copy of Durham (County) Band of Hope Union draft constitution (1880); a printed report of proceedings for the formation of a Band of Hope for the county of Durham [n.d., c.1880]; resolutions passed at a conference held in the City of Durham, 10 February 1880; and a receipt for Miss Andrews' purchase of books from Darlington and District Band of Hope Union, 9 March 1897

Register of baptisms, 1873 - 1913, with a copy of a resolution passed at the Leaders' Meeting held 10 February, 1873, concerning baptisms in the church

Register of baptisms, 1913 - 1962

Baptismal certificates (counterfoils and completed certificates), 1889 - 1913 On the back of the last certificate in the volume are pencil entries of three baptisms in 1913

Sunday School Secretary's reports, 1868 - 1910 Includes an account of the early days of the Sunday School to 1881, with related papers infolded including programme of Jubilee celebrations, 1917

Last of trustees, 1827; list of subscriptions for building the chapel, 1827; register of pew rents, 1840 - 1894; accounts, 1838 - 1872, includes a note that 'North Cowton Wesleyan Methodist Chapel was built in the year 1827, opened on 9 September by the Revd. Ninian Barr and Mr. John Kiplin of Darlington'

Minute book of the trustees meetings, 4 April 1889 - 25 October 1962

Correspondence between Rev. W. F. Seymour, 9 Mowbray Drive, Hurworth, Darlington; and J. and R. M. Richardson Construction (Darlington) Ltd., Trinity Hall, Portland Place, Darlington, concerning the renovation of North Cowton Methodist Church, 23 July 1991 - 5 September 1991

Register of baptisms, 1923 - 1945

Register of baptisms, 1963 - 1965, includes entries for Rise Carr Methodist Church, 1965 - 1967

Trustees' minutes, 1946 - 1966

Leaders' Meetings minutes, 1871 - 1881

Leaders' and Annual Society Meetings minutes, 1935 - 1950, includes minutes of Annual Combined Leaders' and Trustees' Meetings, and accounts

Trustees' Meetings minutes, 1874 - 1901

Trustees' Meetings minutes, 1901 - 1922

Church Building Committee minutes, 1870 - 1872, infolded is a plan of the ground floor and gallery of the church, by J. P. Pritchett, architect, 23 July, 1872

Mutual Improvement Class Meetings minutes, 1882 - 1891, includes rules, n.d., with amendments of 17 October 1883, and 9 November 1888

Class book, 1883 - 1886

Cash book, 1909 - 1912

Account book, 1866 - 1873

Account book, 1921 - 1938

Collections journal, 25 March 1883 - 28 August 1887

Collections journal, 23 June 1895 - 10 July 1905

Collections journal, 16 January 1905 - 27 February 1910 For enclosures see M/Da 263/2

Account book, 1864; Stewards book detailing payments by leaders, 24 September 1856 - 26 December 1860; Bills and receipts for advertisements 1912 - 1913, and receipts for donations to the National Children's Home and Orphanage, 1912 - 1913 Originally enclosed in M/Da 263/1

Specifications for new seating and other structural alterations in the church by R. Ridley Kitching, architect, Middlesbrough and Bishop Auckland, January 1902, and for painting work in the church, also prepared by Kitching, 15 April 1902. Also specifications for wiring for electric lighting, n.d. (1902) and for heating apparatus, by G. Denham, heating engineer, n.d. see also M/Da 137

Minutes of the Chapel Choir Committee meetings, 24 September 1901 - 19 February 1932

Minute book of the Ladies' Sewing Party, 6 October 1921 - 3 December 1963

Foreign Missionary Committee, minute book, 12 October 1922 - 6 June 1963

Minutes of the annual leaders' meeting, 14 December 1950 - 27 February 1973

Cradle roll register, November 1953 - 14 June 1970

Account book, 4 December 1955 - 26 May 1974

Souvenir of the Greatest War in history, giving the names of those who fought in the war, from North Road Wesleyan Church and School, includes the "roll of honour", 1914 - 1918, 31 March 1919

70th anniversary handbook, 1942

Handbill advertising Circuit Rally, 17 February 1932

Programme for Diamond Jubilee celebration, 4 September 1932 - 14 September 1932

Programme for Diamond Jubilee continuation services, 23 October 1932 - 24 October 1932

Handbill advertising the Christmas Fayre, 25 November 1964 - 26 November 1964

Cash book, 1938 - 1951

Cash book, 1952 - 1956

Cash book, 1957 - 1964

Printing blocks relating to the building and opening of the church, also blocks showing World War I soldiers

Souvenir of the Greatest War in History, 1914 - 1918, n.d. Includes: photographs and service record of local men killed and wounded in the war

List of ministers at North Road Methodist Church, 1872 - 1959, compiled c. 1959

Newspaper cuttings concerning the closures of North Road Methodist Church and Rise Carr Methodist Church, 1965 - 1967

Correspondence between Alan Brooks, Moorfield Avenue, London; 'Tony' Harper, Hummersknott Avenue, Darlington; Noorah Al-Gailani, Curator, John Wesley's House and The Museum of Methodism, City Road, London; concerning stained glass depicting John Wesley, formerly in North Road Methodist Church, Darlington, 3 November 2002 - 11 November 2004 Attached: photocopies of newspaper cuttings and extracts from Methodist publications

Annual reports of the North Road Wesleyan Church Choir, 1894 - 1959

Programme for a performance of Handel's Messiah at North Road Methodist Church, Darlington, 7 December 1949

Programme for a Carol Service at North Road Methodist Church, Darlington, 18 December 1949

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook including - The demolition of North Road Methodist Church, n.d. The opening of Northland Methodist Church, 25 January 1967 'Together Travel On'. The plans for the premises at Hopetown, Denmark Street, Rise Carr and North Road, Darlington, including brief histories, n.d. c 1967. Northland Methodist Church organ dedication and recital, celebrity concert, 18 September 1971. Involvement in the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs, London Weekends 13-15 May 1966, and 12-14 May 1967. Charity events, including the Centenary of the National Children's Home Service and Thanksgiving, Trinity Methodist Church Harrogate, N.Yorks, 23 July 1969. Pamela Martin and the giant N.C.H. jigsaw, London, c 1969. The opening of the New Youth Centre, Northland Methodist Church, 6 January 1969. Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington, Flower Festival, 10-12 September 1976. The production of 'Pilate', by Brian Marsh, Peter Storey, David Kell, 13 April n.y. Centenary Celebration of the National Children's Home, Royal Albert Hall, London, 12 April 1969. A brochure with information on Northland Methodist Church's activities, n.d. the death of John Longbottom c 1976. An Order of the Morning Star Certificate to Pamela Marsh of North Road Methodist Church, Darlington, 30 May 1954.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook including - Participants in a car rally n.d. Girls Club 1974. Darlington Town Mission Sale of Work n.d. Festival of Queens 1978. Sunday School Christmas Party 1984/85. Church family outing to Richmond August 1979. The Golden Jubilee of the Manse, Pendleton Road, Darlington, 1978. Sunday School Christmas Party 1981 & 1982. Doreen Hare, Darlington's first woman Methodist minister, 1982 & 1984. The Darlington and District Battalion Boys' The Boys' Brigade, 1982-1983. The Methodist Conference Festival of Praise, Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, 25 June 1983. Photographs of church banners 1983/85. Extracts from the church magazine, 'The Northland News'. Photographs of Christmas plays, 1984. The Festival of Queens 1985. The youth weekend at Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, 1985. The youth weekend at Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, 1986. The production of "Crows and Methodists" by David Hill, 1 November 1986. Charity events including the National Children's Home Sundays 1981-4. Harvest, including Scottish dancing 1986.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook including - Extracts from the church magazine, 'The Northland News', 1987-88. "'Ah Men' or Amen"' a musical play by Doreen Hart, to mark the Church's 20th birthday celebration, 24 January 1987. Easter Youth Weekend, 1987. All Age Worship, May 1987. An Ecumenical Service in North Park, Darlington, 1987. A visit to Aldborough St John, North Yorkshire, 1987. Charity events, including involvement with the National Children's Home, 1987-88. The arrival of a new minister, Rev. Philip Atkinson, n.d. c 1987. Harvest "Home", 1987. The Boys' and Girls' Brigades' Joint Enrolment Service, 1987. The performance of 'The Andrew Singers', 9 October 1987. Christmas celebrations 1987. Birthday weekend, 1988. John Bower training to be a minister, September 1987. The 250th anniversary of John Wesley's conversion, including local events 1988. The Darlington Circuit Garden Party at Elm Ridge Church, Darlington, 9 July 1988. The Boys' Brigade President's Badge - Andrew Bower of Northland c 1988.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook including - the production of 'Simple Simon and the Dongs', 1989. The Boys' and Girls' Brigades, 1989-90. A visit to Blackpool to see the Girls' Brigade Regional Display, 22 April 1989. Extracts from the church magazine, 'The Northland News', 1989-90. Involvement in the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs, including London events 20-21 May,1989. The death of Margaret Stalker, 1989. Charity events, including the National Children's Homes - 'Like a Father', the story of Thomas Bowman Stephenson, the N.C.H. founder, in words and music, 1989. National Children's Home weekend, 1989. National Children's Home barbeque and concert, 1989. The production of HMS Pinafore, 1989. Darlington and District Federation of Townswomen's Guilds Carol Service, United Reform Church, Northgate, 16 December 1989. The Sunday School and their performances, 1989. The death of Barbara May and concert, 1990. The church's 23rd Anniversary, including the pantomime, 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 1990. The death of Charles Nicholson, 1990. The production of 'Oliver' by Lionel Bart, Polam Hall School, Darlington, 21-24 March 1990. The choir outing to Berwick-Upon-Tweed, 1990. The presentation of the Queen's Badge to Boys' Brigade member Andrew Bower, National Garden Festival, Gateshead, 1990. The departure of the minister, Rev. John Bower and family, August 1990. Sunday School outing to Richmond, North Yorkshire, 1990. Sunday School rally at Neasham, 1990. Darlington Methodist Circuit Fun Day, Cockerton Green, Darlington, July 1990. Alan Barkwill's retirement party, 15 September 1990. National Children's Home, House Opening, Marwood Crescent, Durham, 1990. The death of Tom Bussey, 1990.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook including - the production of 'Oliver' by Lional Bart, October 1990. Extracts from the church magazine, "The Northland News". Fundraising activates, including a Christmas Fayre, Talent Scheme, Quiz Night, Valentine Ball, Pantomime, 1990. Choir Christmas Dinner, Dec 1990. the 24th Church Anniversary Weekend, January 1991. The pantomime 'Dick Whittington', 31 January - 2 February 1991. A list of the guest speakers who have preached at the anniversary/birthday celebrations, 1968-1990. The Spring Fayre, including decorations by the Sunday School, March 1991.The Girls' Brigade rally at Blackpool and selling daffodil bulbs, 20 April 1991. The minister Rev. Philip Atkinson chaplaincy in Germany and his return. The choir outing to Buxton, Derbyshire, 15 June 1991. An article on Carol Andrews, 'The Northern Echo', 1991. Charity events, including involvement with the National Children's Home. Planning for the Northland Silver Jubilee. Garden party at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, 8 June 1991. Flower festival at Northlands, 5-7 July 1991. The Sunday School, including a trip to Durham City, 1991. Involvement with Careline, including an article on Julie Wing and Brenda Fines of Northland Methodist Church in 'The Northern Echo', 1991. Harvest Celebrations, 1991. The theft of the church's piano, 1991. (1990-1991)

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook including - Northland production of "The Wizard of Oz", Arlen and Harburg 1991. Girls' Brigade District Parade, 20 October 1991. Ceilidh, Columba Singers concert, 9 November 1991. Firework Extravaganza, 5 November 1991. Northland Christmas Fair and Christmas celebrations 1991. Northland Jubilee Cookbook, 1991. Northland 25th Birthday weekend, service of thanksgiving, 25/26 January 1992.The Vision-re church's facilities and future plan 1992. Girl Guides, past and present, 'Northern Echo', 1992. North Road Veterans Bowling Club, 'Northern Echo', 1992. Northland production of 'Aladdin' by Vic Hutchens, 30 January-1 February 1992. Extracts from the church's magazine "Northland News". Raise the Roof appeal to raise money for planned expansion at Elm Ridge Methodist Church Darlington 4 April 1992. Charity events, including involvement with National Children's Home. Grand Auction 1992. A selection of Easter Cards, 1992. Wesley Day, including Bondgate Methodist Church, 24 May 1992. Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, Flower Festival, 29-31 May 1992. Choir outing to Ripon, Knaresborough, Brimhall Rocks and Shipley, Yorkshire, 13 June 1992.Music Hall-entertainment 19/20 Junr 1992 Ordination of John Bower at Cullercoats, Northumberland 28 June 1992. Northland Flower Festival, Window on the World, 3-5 July 1992. (1991-1992)

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington - a scrapbook, including - Northland Arts present Aladdin, 30 January-1 February 1992. Northland Flower Festival, Windows on the World, 29-31 May 1992. Extracts from the church magazine, "Northland News". Thanksgiving service for Handel H Winter, a long serving member of North Road and Northland Methodist Churches. 7 September 1992. Charity events, including involvement with National Children's Home. A 5 mile Pied Piper Walk -124th Anniversary, 1992. The Methodist Church Darlington circuit, Local Preachers Meeting. Annual Communion Service, held at Gainford Methodist Church, 13 May 1994. 'Mr Gilbert and Mr Sullivan', production by Philip Atkinson, 30 October 1992. Christmas, including cards and a carol service of Darlington and District Federation of Townswomen's Guild held at Grange Road Baptist Church, 12 December 1992. The death of Olive Keogh, 1992. "Robin Hood and the Seven Dwarfs", a production by Vic Hutchens, 1993. A paper on 'Christian Education in Your Church' - with a brief historical resume, an outline of Christian Education and possible ways forward, by M. Bagnall, Regional Youth Officer, 1993. Girls' Brigade Centenary Programme, Blackpool, 20 March 1993, Durham Cathedral Centenary Parade, 13 June 1993. Sunday School: seaside visit, Lenten living, 1993. The visit of the President of Conference, Rev Kathleen Richardson, including the burial of a time capsule prior to major building work, March 1993. Easter, including Darlington Methodist Circuit Day of Prayer, April 1993. A letter from the Methodist Conference on human sexuality, 30 June 1993. St Teresa's Hospice Darlington Summer Newsletter, Summer 1993. Darlington Methodist Circuit, Wesley Day, 24 May 1993. Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington 90th Anniversary, 1993. Cockerton Methodist Church, information on services and facilities, 1993. Choir outing to the Lake District, 19 June 1993. The Banner Group and banner making. The death of Dora Jean Waites, 15 July 1993. A concert by the Glen Singers of Shipley, West Yorkshire, 3 July 1993. Rev. Doreen Hare, an article "Woman of the Month - three-pronged ministry", Methodist Recorder, 21 October 1993. Bondgate Methodist Church and Centre, Darlington, Service of Rededication, 3 July 1993. St Paul's Church, Darlington, and Rev. Robert Anderson Jardine, articles in the Northern Echo, 1993. 'Salad Days', a production book and lyrics by D. Reynolds and Julian Slade, 1993. Garden party for Careline, newspaper report, 1993. Launch of an after-school child care scheme, at Northland Methodist Church, a newspaper report, 1993. Darlington Methodist Circuit Youth Workers' Training Day, at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, 20 November 1993. The deaths of Frank Peirson, Annie Brown, Wilfred Moody, Fred Stalker. Pantomime "Peter Piper and the Snow Queen", by Alison Fox, 1993. 'A Christmas Musical Evening' by Harrowgate Hill Junior School and Haughton Comprehensive Orchestra, 2 December 1993. Christmas services, a programme 1993. Easter Services, a programme and photographs 1994. The centenary of Northgaate United Reform Church's organ, 1994. The award of the Queen's Badge to Darlington Boys' Brigade Company; Peter Mead, Stephen Gregory, Andrew Walker, Neil Burkin, 27 April 1994.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook, including - A service of thanksgiving and praise on the first anniversary of the opening of the Bondgate Centre, Darlington, 8 June 1994. The death of Muriel Peacock, 1994. Choir outing to Scarborough, 18 June 1994. Banner making group, including example, "Born in Song". Choir festival with Cockerton Prize Silver Band, 2 July 1994. Charity events, including involvement with National Children's Home. Programme for Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington, 17 July 1994. The leaving of Methodist ministers, Rev. Philip Atkinson, Northland Methodist Church and Rev. David Rushton, Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church. Methodist Church, Darlington Circuit Service, 7 August 1994. Articles from the church magazine "Northland News". The temporary ministry of Rev. Richard Davison, at Northland Methodist Church. Northland Harvest Festival and Rwanda Appeal. 'The Sound of Music', production by Northland Arts, 27-29 October 1994. Northland Christmas Fair, 19 November 1994.The appointment of Rev. David Bosworth as minister. Ingleton Flower Festival. "Findafella", a pantomime by Alison Fox, Northland Arts, 27-28 January 1995. The closure of Careline 1995. Northland Church birthday tea, 1995. The death of Herbert Burgin, February 1995. The Rev. David Bosworth "Darlington minister to leave terror home", newspaper articles, the problems besetting Northland's Manse, 1995. Girls' Brigade, 1995 Display in the North, Blackpool. Easter flower decorations: photographs of displays. Grange Road Baptist Church, Darlington, Spring Festival, 11 March 1995. Northland Methodist Church Questionnaire. Bondgate Methodist Church Flower Festival, 'Celebration of Flowers', 30 June-3 July 1995. The Rouss-Land Soglasie Male Voice Choir of St. Petersberg, at Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, 2 June 1995. Choir outing to Wesleydale Dairy Products, Hawes, North Yorkshire. Sunday School trip. Christmas services and activities including the choir dinner and Sunday School play, 1995. 'Angel Voices' - a production, words by Alison Fuggle. Darlington Circuit Anniversary Event at Northland Methodist Church, Theme: St Theresa's Hospice, 17 October 1995. North Road Methodist Church, Darlington, 'A Tartan Fayre (A Sale of Work)13 November 1963.United Church Building Fund,Darlington" A Maytime Fairheld"(A Sale of Work)held at Harrowgate Hill, Church Hall, 4 May 1966. The death of the Rev. C. Raymond Smith. n.d. "Hopes and Dreams", a production by Darlington Community Theatre, 16-22 July 2000. The death, including a Service of Thanksgiving , for Frank Smith, 29 January 1997. The death of Tim Bywater, July 30 2000. Christian Aid Jubilee Carnival and Feast of Life Service, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, 2-3 September 2000. Darlington Methodist Circuit, Wesley Day - Aldersgate, 21 May 2000. 'There is life after MS' - newspaper article on Darlington couple Chris and Joan Smiles, April 2001. A Service for the Week of Christian Unity, Carmel Convert, Darlington, 17 January 2001. Heather Thompson, of Northland Methodist Church, in an article about sponsored medical events to raise money for the local hospice, probably 2007.Methodist Church Darlington Circuit,Service of Welcome to Revs Graham Evans, Alan Coates, Margaret Smith, at Bondgate Methodist Church, 10 September 2000. A tribute to Hannah Colquhoun, probably 2001. (Mostly 1994-95, 2000-2001)

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington; a scrapbook, including - 'A Festival of Flowers' - This Year of Grace: in aid of St. John Ambulance, Durham, at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, 25-28 August 2000. 2000 minutes - A Millenium Initiative of the Darlington area churches, Spring 2000. Charity events including National Children's Home - the Tubwell Project, 28 May 1999. Darlington Town Mission Annual Reports, 1998-2000. Wesley's club Salt Yard, Bondgate Darlington. Sponsored musical coffee morning, by Geoff and Heather Thompson. The death of Russell Leighton, 8 January n.y. possibly 2000. 'Angel Voices', a production, words by Alison Fuggle. Training day for clergy and lay ministers, St John's College, Durham, 14 September 2000. The Methodist Church, Darlington District Ordinands' Testimonial Service, Peterlee Methodist Church, 4 May 2000. Methodist Conference 2000 Huddersfield - Diaconal Order Ordination Service, Southgate Methodist Church, Elland, West Yorkshire, 25 June 2000. The death of Ethel Gowling. BBC 'Songs of Praise', St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, March 1998. The deaths of Margaret Woodhouse and Alan Barkwill of Cockerton Methodist Church n.d. Flower display in aid of The Samaritans. Articles from the church magazine, "The Northland News". Diamond wedding anniversary Ada and Harry Mafham. Service of thanksgiving for Mrs Pauline Antliff, 3 April 2002. 65th wedding anniversary of Jane-Ann and Robert Kirk, 27 February 2002. The centenary of Harrowgate Methodist Church, Darlington, 20 April 2002. The flight of Beth and Tony Adron to U.S.A. on 11 September 2001. Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, Flower Festival - Celebrations, 20 May-3 June 2002. Charity events, including the National Children's Home launch of a new web site. Eastbourne Methodist Church, Darlington, Double Anniversary Celebrations 24 Oct. 2001.Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church Flower Festival,6 June 2002. The Death of Margaret Langton 6 December 2001.The death of Edward Joseph Bell, 31 December 2001. Inter club carol service, The Church of All Saints, Parish of All Saints and Salutation, Blackwell, Darlington, 19 December 2001. John Craig Martin, Certificate of Merit, United Scripture Examination, National Christian Education Council, possibly 1983.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook, including - St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington - Civic Service to Commemorate Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee, 2 June 2002. Newspaper article on Ashdale, a company which sold mobility products, being placed in administration - affecting Joan and Chris Smiles of Darlington. The Rev. Philip Atkinson's death, a one-time minister in the Darlington Circuit, 2002. Charity events, including the National Children's Home, NCH Sunday 14 July 2002. Methodist Church, Darlington Circuit - a Service of Welcome for Rev. Derek Morton, Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, 29 August 1996. The admission of Alistair Sharp, as a local preacher, August/September 2002. 'Reality Strikes Twice', a comedy revue show, at Northland Methodist Church, 20 July 2002. Service - Churches Together in North Darlington, Pilgrimage to Whitby, 21 September 2002. Andrew and Esther Longe - a welcome to Circuit Youth Workers, Darlington, November 2002. The deaths of Norah Hinde and Elsie Brown, 2002. The Methodist Church Darlington Circuit, Service of welcome to Rev. Philip Clarke, Donna Mear, Brigitta Ilyes, Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington 29 August 2002. Activities from the church magazine, 'Northland News'. The deaths of Lena Garthwaite, Edna Hayes, Lily Robson, 2002. Gertrude Hutchinson's 105th birthday, 2002. 'Northern Lights', Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Provincial Weekend, Middlesbrough, 4-6 April 2003. Cockerton Methodist Church, Darlington, Christmas Day Family Service 2003. Rev. Graham Morgan, minister at Northland Methodist Church, sponsored preaching in his night shirt , for St. Theresa's Hospice, Darlington, "Methodist Recorder", 25 September 2003. Ticket for Paul Wheater concert, Northland Methodist Church 12 July, possibly 2003. Thanksgiving service for the life of Helen Trudy Wilson, Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington, 19 May 1994. Article on lay preachers in Darlington, including Andrew Henderson and Anne Sanderson, "Northern Echo", 18 November 2003.The admission service of Andrew Henderson and Anne Sanderson as Local Preachers, Darlington 2003.Churches Discovery Trail Song of praises Christian Aid Event, Northland Methodist Church, 18 July 2003. Lay Witness Weekend, Northland Methodist Church, probably 2003. Northland Methodist Church's 37th birthday, probably 2003. 'Wildfire', The Story of Stephen, a d.m.s. production, Dolphin Centre, Darlington, 20/21 February 2004. Rhythms of Prayer and the Contemplative Camera, Methodist Church, Chapel Wynd, Yarm, Cleveland, 19 June 2004. Harrowgate Hill, Northland,Haughton, Darlington, Church Family Weekend, Sneaton Castle, Whitby, North Yorkshire, 18-20 November 2005. Welcome service for new Methodist ministers, Revs. Emma Morgan, Joan Thornton, Keith Jump, at Annfield Plain, in 'Northern Echo' 29 August 2004. Songs of Praise coffee evening, including Thenjie Latham, at Northland Methodist Church, probably 2004. 13th Annual Darlington Service Clubs Carol Service, The Church of All Saints, Parish of All Saints and Salutation Blackwell, Darlington, 16 December 2004.The admission of Brigitta Ilyes, Peter Everitt, Philip Smith and Suzanne Wood, as local preachers, Elm Ridge Methodist Church, probably 2004. 'The Gift', a Christmas musical by Graham Kendrick at Northland Methodist Church, 11 December 2004. Members of Elm Ridge Women's Fellowship, Darlington with their altar cloth, possibly 2004. Article on the 90th birthday of Eileen Young, 'Northern Echo' probably 2004. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Maureen Lumley, and tributes to, Northland Methodist Church, 14 April 2004. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for the Life of Brenda Fines, and tributes to, St Columba's Church, Darlington, 21 September 2004. Farewell Service to the Rev. Paul and Mrs Ann Brook, Saltaire Methodist Church, Shipley and Bingley Circuit, West Yorkshire 27 July 1997. An invitation to the 36th Annual General Meeting, Darlington Samaritans, St Augustine's Parish Centre, Darlington, 10 March 2004.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook, including - Northland Methodist Church 38th birthday celebrations, 2005. Newspaper article "Former jailbird's new conviction", including Peter O'Sullivan, some of the church's history, and the 38th anniversary 'Northern Echo', 22 January 2005. Happy Birthday Northland - Northland Birthday Song, 2005. Extracts from the church magazine "Northland News" 2005. Newspaper article on the 80th birthday of the former Bishop of Durham, the Rt. Rev. David Jenkins, 'Northern Echo' 20 January 2005. Newspaper articles on Ron Davies Evans, a preacher on the Darlington and Spennymoor circuits, and his role in Operation Manna which saved 35 Dutch people from starvation in 1945; and the annual dinner of Spennymoor Churches Together, including the Rev. John Bower, 'Northern Echo', 26 February 2005.Newspaper article on new community centre at St Mary's Cockerton Darlington "Northern Echo" 26 February 2005. Eastbourne Methodist Church, Darlington, farewell service for the minister Alan (?) and family, 31 July 2005. Darlington Town Mission, Annual Service of Thanksgiving, Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, 25 April 2005. Newspaper article on a talk by Nigel Wilson of the Mission Aviation Fellowship, at Trinity Methodist Church, Spennymoor, also including the minister John Bower and his wife Margaret, 'Northern Echo', 2005. Newspaper article on 'Hopes and Dreams' a musical, to be performed at Darlington Civic Theatre, 2000. Tributes on the death of Olive Bell, 2005. South Africa Coffee Morning, 2005. War and Peace Coffee Morning and Lunch, 9 July 2005. Holy Family R.C. School, Darlington, First Holy Communion Mass, 18 June 2005. Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, events 2005-06. Darlington Communities Project, which includes Northgate Community Partnership hosting an Eid Party, 13 Horsemarket, Darlington, 2005. Ferryhill Methodist Church Flower Festival, 2005. The death of Alan Richmond, 2005. The death of Clarice Latheron, 29 September 2005. The death of Ann Gillie, 7 October 2005. Haughton Methodist Church's anniversary, 2005. Darlington Local Preachers Fellowship 2005. A visit to Clift College, Calver, Hope Valley, Sheffield, including Tracie Atkinson's interview, 1 November 2005. Cockerton Methodist Church, Darlington, Carol Concert with Cockerton Prize Silver Band, 2005. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Arthur Chadwick Hamilton, Cockerton Methodist Church, Darlington, 3 January 2006. Darlington Methodist Circuit, "Pray without ceasing", Christmas 2005. Amalinda Methodist Church, East London South Africa, including the Pastor, Manse and Orphanage, 2005. A Certificate of Appreciation presented to Darlington Lioness Club, by the Lions Club of Parrow, South Africa 31 December 2005. A letter from the Lions Club of Parrow, South Africa, to Pam Martin, The President, Lioness Club of Darlington, thanking the Club for their involvement in the Kangaroo Mothercare Project, 10 January 2006. 'Rumours of Angels', a concert held at Northland Methodist Church, Darlington n.d. possibly 2006. Northland Methodist Church's 39th birthday celebrations, 2006. Book of Remembrance in Memory of Maureen (?) Northland Methodist Church, 2006. Churches Together Banner, Northland Methodist Church, 2006.

Northland Methodist Church, Darlington: a scrapbook, including - "Experiencing Prayer", a day of exploring prayer at Ushaw College 28 January 2006. The retirement of Myra Sanders, and celebration concert, who retired from being conductor of Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington, 2006. Norton Baptist Church, Teeside, services and activities, 19 March 2006. Margaret Bower becoming a fully credited Local Preacher, and her Service of Recognition, Spennymoor Methodist Church, 10 March 2006. The death of Janey Wardell 2006. Darlington Town Mission Annual Service of Thanksgiving, at Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, 24 April 2006. The death of Ruth Cowley and service at Cockerton Methodist Chapel, Darlington, 2 June 2006. 'Breaking Bread' - a musical setting for Holy Communion, by Paul Field, n.d. A copy of a newspaper article on the history of Darlington Choral Society, 2006.Geoff and Heather Thompson's sponsored trip to Hammerfist in Norway,for St Theresa's Hospice Darlington,2006. The death of Peter Rodgers, 27 March 2006. The death of Roma Mildred, April 2006. "Saints Alive" Songs of Praise Churches Together in North Darlington,St Mark's Church Darlington, 28 May 2006. Sports fun day, North Road Park Darlington, 3 June 2006. Fun Day, St. Thomas Aquinas/Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, 1 July 2006. Church Crawl, St. Thomas Aquinas/Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, 1 July 2006. Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, Flower Festival, "Saints Alive", 3-4 June 2006. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne District Ordinands Testimony Service, Doxford Place Methodist Church, Cramlington, Northumberland, 24 May 2006. Ordination Service, Cathedral Church of St. Mary, Edinburgh, 25 June 2006. Suzanne Wood and a sponsored parachute jump to raise funds for a rehabilitation building project in Accra, Ghana, September 2006. Extracts from the church magazine 'Northland News'. Girls' and Boys' Brigade Service, Castle Howard Chapel, North Yorks, 30 July. Newspaper article, '"Wasteland given welcome facelift", involving a clean up of wasteland off Whitby Way, Darlington, included the Rev. Selby White, and his wife Helen, of Cockerton Methodist Church, Darlington, 2006. A banner sent from Amalinda Methodist Church, East London, South Africa 2006. Copy of a newspaper article, 'Nowt on a limb for church's new area' describing the facelift for Ferryhill Methodist Church, including the Rev. John Bower, minister of Ferryhill and Spennymoor Churches, 'Northern Echo', 2 September 2006. Coffee morning and lunch, in aid of Zoe's place, a baby hospice based in Middlesborough, Cleveland, 9 September 2006. Newspaper report, from 'Ferryhill and Chilton Chapter', describing the re-opening of Ferryhill's Methodist Church, and a planned Rededication Service, 25 August 2006. Churches Together in North Darlington pilgrimage to Whitby, including a service in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Coulby Newham 23 September 2006. The death and remembrance letter to Dorothy Gill, 28 September 2006.Newspaper articles relating to the Rev Graham Morgan's release of a third joke book "Spread a Smile", November 2006. The production "While Shepherds Watched". by Roger Jones, n.d. Darlington Methodist Church Circuit News, including the arrival of Gareth Baron, a youth worker operating mainly in the North of the Darlington Circuit, September 2006. (2006)

Trustees' meetings minutes, 14 September 1966 - 31 August 1976

Women's Friendly Hour attendance register, April 1973 - April 1987

Minutes of United Trustees' meetings and Planning Committee meetings, 21 February 1961 - 21 June 1966

Lists of trustees of the Rise Carr Methodist Chapel, school and cottages, 1952; North Road Methodist Church and Manse, 1962; North Road Methodist Church and Manse, 1964; Rise Carr Methodist Chapel, school and cottages, 1964; Northland Methodist Church, 1966; Northland Methodist Church, 1966

Correspondence concerning the amalgamation of North Road, Rise Carr and Hope Town Methodist churches, and the building of Northland Methodist Church, 3 May 1961 - 7 September 1972

Correspondence concerning the organ at the new North Road Methodist Church, March 1964 - August 1971

Agreement, minister's 'aide-memoire', and plan of campaign for stewardship campaign at North Road, Rise Carr and Hope Town Methodist Churches, January 1963

Architects' reports on 'scheme 3', January and October 1962

Final account for Northland Methodist Church, March 1968 and for the youth centre at Northland Church, July 1969

Statement of accounts on the building fund for Northland Methodist Church, 1965 - 1968

Statement of accounts of Northland youth club, April 1969 - October 1972

Together Travel On, booklet describing proposed amalgamation of North Road, Hope Town and Rise Carr churches, c.1963

Order of service for the dedication of Northland Methodist Church, Darlington, 25 January 1967

Booklet describing Northland Methodist Church, Darlington, January 1967

Newsletter for Northland Church, January 1967

Draft souvenir programme, 18 September 1971

Plans of proposed youth centre, September-October 1967 and July 1968

Sketch scheme no.9 of Northland Methodist Church, 1964

Plans of proposed organ front, March - July 1971

Photographs of the interior and exterior of Northland Methodist Church, c.1967

Minutes of Youth and Education Committee, 9 May 1983 - 11 June 1987

Minutes of Church Family Committee, 24 April 1974 - 27 January 1983

Cradle roll, 17 June 1979 - post 20 October 1983

Scrapbook containing photographs and documents relating to the history of the churches which united in 1967 to become Northland Methodist Church, 1871 - c. 1950; scrapbook compiled, n.d., [c. 1992]

Scrapbook containing photographs and documents relating to Northland Methodist Church, 1963 - 1970; scrapbook compiled, n.d., [1992]

Scrapbook containing photographs and documents concerning the history of Northland Methodist Church, 1971 - 1980; scrapbook compiled, n.d., [ c. 1992]

Scrapbook containing photographs and documents concerning the history of Northland Methodist Church, 1980 - 1990; scrapbook compiled, n.d., [ c. 1992]

Scrapbook containing photographs and documents concerning the history of Northland Methodist Church, c. 1988 - 1992; scrapbook compiled, n.d., [c. 1992]

Junior Missionary Association Secretary's account book, 1990

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, September 1991 - August 1992

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, September 1992 - August 1993

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, 1993 - 1994

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, 1994 - 1995

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, 1995 - 1996

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, 1996 - 1997

Junior Mission For All Secretary's account book, 1998 - 1999

Record of Ministers, 1872 - 1994; compiled n.d., [1994]

Register of baptisms, 5 February 1967 - 28 October 1984