Catalogue

Framed print of Egglestone Abbey, drawn 1786 - with 18th century text relating to the history of the abbey

Framed print of houses in Barnard Castle seen from across the Tees - 20th century - artist Percy Lancaster (1878-1950); - framed by W. Holmes, picture frame maker of 134 Woodborough Road, Nottingham

Framed commemoration of the marriage of Christopher Vane, 10th Baron Barnard and Sylvia Mary Straker - 14 October 1920 - at St Agatha's church, Gilling West (Yorkshire), with photographs of bride and groom and of Raby Castle with coloured coat of arms

Watercolour painting - 'The Tees at Middleton in Teesdale July 22nd 1928' - artist G. Wilkinson

Oil painting of Abbey Bridge, Eggleston - 20th century - artist J. Wrathall

Framed colour print of a bridge over a river, large building beside it - 20th century - sold by William Dodds of 34 Tubwell Row, Darlington

Framed print of Egglestone Abbey - 1722 - artist S. Buck; - text 'The North View of EGLESTON - ABBEY near Richmond in YORK-SHIRE - 1722 This Abbey, of the Praemonstratension Orde, seems to have been founded by Ralph de Multon, the time uncertain. It now belongs to the Rt. Honourable, Henry Viscount Lonsdale'

Framed watercolour of County Bridge and castle at Barnard Castle - 20th century - framed by W. W. Peberdy of 72 Albert Street, Rugby (Warwickshire)

Framed pencil drawing of County Bridge, Tees and castle at Barnard Castle seen from Startforth - 1930s

Framed commemoration of the coming of age of Hon. Henry Cecil Vane - 19 September 1903 - son and heir apparent of 9th Baron Barnard - he died of wounds in France in 1917 as captain, 298th Brigade Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, aged 35 and was never baron; he is buried at St Sever Communal Cemetery, Rouen; - black and white photographs surrounded by coloured artwork; photographs are: 9th Baron Barnard; Lady Barnard; Henry Cecil Vane; The Wrekin (Shropshire); Shrewsbury Castle (Shropshire); Raby Castle from the east; St Cuthbert's, Darlington; the castle at Barnard Castle; Staindrop church; Sudeborough (Northamptonshire); The Park, Wolverhampton (Staffordshire); High Force

Framed watercolour - 'Near Barnard Castle' showing a house across a pond - 20th century - artist George Henry Downing (1878-1940)

Framed mezzotint engraving of High Force in its landscape - 19th/20th century - artist Percival Gaskell (1868-1934)

Framed drawing of Tees, County Bridge, houses and castle at Barnard Castle seen from Startforth - 20th century - artist WCT

Unframed pastel painting of the River Tees, artist Norman Robinson - 20th century - 'Withy Pool Barnard Castle'

Unframed watercolour of Upper Teesdale - artist E. W. Jackman - 20th century

Framed needlework sampler - 18 September 1865 - 'Elizabeth Nodding Aged 12 years Egglestone School September 18 1865'

Unframed watercolour of County Bridge and castle at Barnard Castle - 19th/20th century - artist E. Tricker

Unframed watercolour of County Bridge and castle at Barnard Castle - 19th/20th century - artist Sheldon Longbottom (1856-1907)

Unframed watercolour of Egglestone Abbey from the east - 19th/20th century - artist Edward Nevil

Unframed watercolour of Egglestone Abbey from the south - 19th century - artist William Richardson (1814-1899) - 'Bought 25/11/99'

Framed drawing of dilapidated mine workings with prominent wheel - 20th century

Engraving of the castle at Barnard Castle - 18th/19th century

Print of a drawing - 'Proposed Hydropathic Establishment at Barnard Castle' - 19th/20th century - by Ross & Lamb of Darlington, architects

Silhouette of a man - 19th century

Drawing of part of the east front of Raby Castle and deer park - 1832 - artist MAA

Watercolour of Egglestone Abbey seen from across the River Tees - 19th/20th century

Watercolour of a man fishing by Cotherstone Mill - 1899 - artist Ralph Hedley RBA (1848-1913)

Watercolour of High Force - 1932 - purchased from Bernard J. Stone of 11 Brunswick Place, Newcastle upon Tyne

Print of engraving of Teesdale, near Winch Bridge - 19th century

Print of engraving of Caldron Snout -1834 - Fisher, Son & Company of London

Print of engraving - 'Baliol Surrendering his Crown to Edward I' - 1799 - 'published by R. Bowyer Historic Gallery, Pall Mall, London; - Baliol is John Balliol, King of Scotland 1292-1296

Print of drawing of St James the Less, Forest and Frith - 1995 - artist A. E. Mason - 'Produced to mark the 150th anniversary of Forest church and used to illustrate the commemorative book (original art-work for front cover)'

Watercolour of Raby Castle - 20th century

Tempera of Raby Castle - 20th century - artist Kitty Airini Vane (1895-1961)

Chalk drawing of a terrier - 1926 - artist Kitty Airini Vane (1895-1961) 'Lady Barnard's Terrier - K. A. Vane' and 'for Rosemary K. A. Vane'

Copy engraving - 'The West View of Bernard Castle in the Bishoprick of Durham' - 1728 - artists Samuel and Nathaniel Buck - with description of the history of the castle

Copy engraving of Deepdale Viaduct from The Illustrated London News - 8 January 1859 - page from a newspaper with, on the reverse articles including one on the viaduct;

Page from 'The Illustrated London News' - 2 October 1875 - 'The Railway Jubilee at Darlington' including the following illustrations: 'Old Darlington - from an old print'; 'Stockton Market Place'; 'Deepdale Viaduct, Stockton and Darlington Railway'; 'Railway Bridge over the Tees near Barnard Castle, Stockton and Darlington Railway'; 'Middleton-One-Row'; 'Fighting Cocks on the Stockton and Darlington Railway' - articles from the newspaper on the reverse

Copy of D/WFH/Im/A 38

Page from 'The Illustrated London News' - 2 October 1875 - 'The Railway Jubilee at Darlington' including the following illustrations: 'The First Railway Station'; The First Railway Suspension Bridge Erected over the Tees'; 'The "Experiment" First Railway Passenger Coach, 1825'; 'The Stockton Terminus, where the coach used to start from'; 'The Experiment Coach Common Car'; 'The first railway plate or rail was laid where the figure stands'; - articles from the newspaper on the reverse

Page from 'The Illustrated London News' - 2 October 1875 - 'The Railway Jubilee at Darlington' including the following illustrations: 'The Exhibition of Locomotives'; 'Unveiling the Statue of Joseph Pease' - article from the newspaper on the reverse

Page from 'The Illustrated London News' - 9 October 1875 - 'drawing of The Railway Jubilee at Darlington: The Procession'; - article from the newspaper on the reverse

Watercolour of County Bridge and castle at Barnard Castle - 20th century - artist Arthur R. Young

Watercolour of Egglestone Abbey from the south-east - 20th century - artist John Buckler (1770-1851)

Watercolour 'In Teesdale' - 1864 - artist Robert Tucker (1807-1891)

Calendar - 'Where the Waters Flow' - 1900 - with copy engraving of Winston; - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.

Calendar - 'Where the Waters Flow' - 1900 - with copy engraving of Winston; - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.

Calendar - 'Where the Waters Flow' - 1900 - with copy engraving of Balder Mill, Cotherstone - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.

Calendar - 'Where the Waters Flow' - 1900 - with copy engraving of County Bridge and the castle at Barnard Castle - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.

Calendar - 'Where the Waters Flow' - 1900 - with copy engraving of the mouth of the Tees - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.

Painting of Brignal Banks, by T. Dawson of Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne 1882 - in an ornate gilded frame (painting, oil, frame 90cm x 65cm)

Postcard: 'Baldersdale Show, Group of Prize Sheep 4 Firsts, 2 Seconds' early 20th century - showing six men and six sheep, tent in the background; - postmark 1910? - addressed to Miss S. Watson, Aukside, Middleton in Teesdale; - message: 'Dear Friend I now write to tell you that the Anniversary is on the 16th and think on come or I will be dissappointed I Hope you all are well. I remain Yours in haste Annie Jewitt. Think on Come & don't forget I will set you back again'.

Postcard: 'Baldersdale Show No. 3' early 20th century - showing men lined up with their sheep for judging, others in the background; - postally unused

Postcard of Baldersdale - early 20th century - showing a man and woman and four young children with two horses outside a house; - postally unused; - copy of D/WFH/Im/B 1/1/6 - on the rear is written 'Brian Dykes Baldersdale (Beamish Collection)'

Postcard: 'Hury Show, Baldersdale' early 20th century - showing men with their sheep which are standing in a line and being judged, a seated man closer to the camera - postally unused, on the reverse is written: 'Squire Icelon Wellaly late Mr Manfelds'

Postcard: 'Hury Show, Baldersdale' early 20th century - showing men with their sheep which are standing in a line and being judged with others watching - postally unused: on the reverse is written: 'Squire James Icelon Wellaly (with Bowler Hatt) Kitt Walker next to Squire, East Newhouses, Thomas Donald Brescoe Gate, Thomas Seyer West Newhouses, John Fawcett Mere Beck'

Postcard of Baldersdale - early 20th century - showing a man and woman and four young children with two horses outside a house; - postally unused; - copy of D/WFH/Im/B 1/1/3

Postcard: 'Brisco Chapel' with six adults and two children standing in front - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Hury' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Hury Reservoir Cotherstone' early 20th century - showing a straight road leading to a large house in the distance, probably taken from the opposite direction to 1/2/4 - text on the entire reverse in faded pencil

Postcard: 'Hury Reservoir Cotherstone' early 20th century - showing a straight road with cottages in the distance, probably taken from the opposite direction to 1/2/3 - postally unused

Postcard: Hury Reservoir, Cotherstone' early 20th century - showing the expanse of water with high ground in the distance - postally unused

Postcard: 'Willoughby Hall, Baldersdale' early 20th century - postally unused

Photograph: 'River Balder road bridge' - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: From lane end incline up under Tunnel To Crawley Side Stanhope'

Photograph: 'Stanhope & Tyne Railway From Lane End' - early 20th century

Photograph: 'Stanhope & Tyne Railway From lane end' - early 20th century

Postcard of a little girl standing on a chair - early 20th century - photograph by E. A. Metcalfe of Galgate, Barnard Castle

Postcard of two girls of different ages - 1916 - photograph by E. A. Metcalfe of Galgate, Barnard Castle; - on the reverse is written 'Elsie & Hetty Anderson Xmas 1916'

Postcard of a young woman - 1913 - photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of 68 Galgate, Barnard Castle; - on the reverse is written 'With love and Best wishes Christmas 1913 from Minnie'

Postcard: 'Greetings from Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - with views of: the caste; the Tees from Whorlton Bridge (two different views); market day; High Force, Middleton in Teesdale' - by Harry Ward, Market Place, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Deepdale Viaduct Lartington' - early 20th century - by Allam Ramsden if Cotherstone - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle Deepdale' - early 20th century - published by The Photochrom of Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postmark Hazlemere, High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire) 1925(?); - addressed to Miss Priscilla Christie of Penbury Grove, Penn (Buckinghamshire); - with message on the reverse concerning a dress

Postcard: 'Percy Beck Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Walter Benton & Company, 138 George Street, Glasgow; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Tee Aquaduct, Barnard Castle' - 20th century - postmark Barnard Castle 5 August 1929; - addressed to Miss L. Cook, 2 Catherine Terrace, Newherrington, Fence Houses; - message: 'We are having glorious weather now. Had the Army Band in the Museum last night, there is a shooting match on tonight at the C. S. Range & then a cricket match following with the ... at the school. I suppose you will think it strange me not writing before now. We must have got a touch of laziness but really I am very sorry hope you will look over it'.

Postcard: 'Baliols Tower Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - copyright Lilywhite Ltd, Triangle, Halifax - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Boulder Stone, Deepdale, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmark Barnard Castle 14 February 1919; - addressed to Miss G. Kent, 13 Marshall Street, Darlington; - message: 'Dear Grace I arrived alright hoping you enjoying yourself as I am not nursing mother & Granny. Tell Fredy on Thursday morning or anybody from ¿ I won't be back till Sunday. Tell Mr Fryer to leave the key at Mr Sanders. Love Bessie'; - the same postcard as D/WFH/Im 2/1/11

Postcard: 'The Boulder Stone, Deepdale, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - the same postcard as D/WFH/Im 2/1/10 - addressed to Mrs Maugham, 4 Coral Street, Middlesborough; - message: 'Dear Daughter Wishing you the compliments off The season love from E.M.'

Postcard: 'Startforth Church' - early 20th century - view from the west showing a mother and child at the churchyard gate; - sold by A. E. Burn of Queen Street, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'View on the River Tees, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - copyright Brittain & Wright of Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Startforth Church' - early 20th century - seen from the road looking north-east; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle from Startforth' - early 20th century - addressed to C. Stephenson, 13 Elizabeth Street, Workington (Cumberland); - message: '1936 July 27th I expect to look in on Wednesday 7.15 pm to see the Troop & especially those going to Raby re uniform etc. W. B. Hoarman'

Postcard: 'Bridge and Castle, Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 20 May 1948; - addressed to Mr & Mrs W. Steel, 20 Hill Top Avenue, Harehills, Leeds (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear Grandma I am having a really lovely time here, with plenty of rests and now and then a walk to keep me from going stale. I do hope that Aunt Sis is better, kindest regards to Grandpa, Love Jack'.

Postcard: 'Castle, Bridge and Old Houses, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - copyright Brittain & Wright of Stockton on Tees - postmarked Barnard Castle 20 September 1911; - addressed to Baliol Holloway, Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon (Surrey); - message: 'This will give you a little idea of the quaintness of the town. I have had such a busy day dear I haven't had time to write you a letter to the Theatre - Merchant mat. & Hamlet tonight. We play Stoops & Mac again in Hexham. I do want to write you at length. Rugs & all lovely enclosures arrived safely - will comment on same later. Love to all friends & much to you my BB. Brownie'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle from River' - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 10 September 1914 - addressed to Mrs Johnson c/o Mr & Mrs Cork, The Lea, Riding Mill, Northumberland; - message: '...have been to see Miss Railton. Ian'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle view from the windows' - early 20th century - looking over the River Tees with a bridge in the distance; - addressed to Miss Rose Salmon, 2 Bridge End, Woodlands Road, Darlington; - message: 'c/o Mrs Wilson 10 Victoria Terrace East, Barnard Castle, 22 December 1924. Dear Rose I hope things are flourishing with you. This is better than Bishop isn't it? Am going there on Tues. to spend Xmas. I always loved Barney so its not surprising I have landed here¿' - almost identical to D/WFH/Im/B 2/2/16

Postcard: 'A bit in Flats Wood, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, Percy Beck' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Flatts Woods, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - sold by A. E. Burn of Queen Street, Barnard Castle; - postmarked Barnard Castle 12 January 1913 - addressed to Mr J. J. Brown, Orchard House, Kirkbride, Carlisle; - message: 'Wishing many happy returns of the day from W.'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle Bridge' - early 20th century - postmarked Sunderland 25 June 1905; - addressed to Miss Jackson, 21 Zetland Street

Postcard: 'Castle Bridge, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - copyright Lilywhite Ltd of Triangle, Halifax; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle. Percy Beck' - early 20th century - copyright The Photochrom Company Limited, London; - postmarked Barnard Castle 27 May 1905; - addressed to Miss Nixon of 25 Coronation Street, Barnard Castle; - message: 'Yours with much love Alice'

Postcard showing a steam locomotive near Barnard Castle, number 1961 LNER, in front of an engine shed - mid 20th century - copyright Photopic(?), 3 Dellsome Lane, Welham Green (Hertfordshire); - on the reverse is written: 'Barnard Castle MPD June 1930 0-6-0- No 1961'

Postcard showing Barnard Castle viaduct - early 20th century - copyright Grant & Lewis, Newcastle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Castle, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - copyright Rotary Photo EC; - postally unused

Postcard showing Barnard Castle from south of the River Tees - early 20th century - copyright T. W. Dennis & Sons Ltd; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, The King's Walk' - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Cleveland Walk, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Walter Benton & Company, 138 George Street, Glasgow; - postmarked Barnard Castle 18 September 1918; - addressed to Mr W. Horne, Maxwell House, Long Eaton (Derbyshire); - message: 'Dear Daddy I hope you will like this P. C. It is rather uncommon is it not? Did you enjoy Daddy Long Legs. With love & kisses from your loving daughter Alice Anne'

Postcard: 'Lover's Leap, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by G. Prudhoe & Company, Darlington; - postmarked Barnard Castle 24 July 1918; - addressed to Mrs W. Horne, Maxwell House, Long Eaton (Derbyshire); - message: '24/7/28 D. L. G. Both downstairs today and very lively. All others well. Hope you are. Saw nine aeroplanes in flight together today over B. C. Love from all W'.

Postcard: Barnard Castle New Bridge & River' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, The King's Walk' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of views of Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - showing: Barnard Castle from Startforth; River Tees and castle; Rokeby Hall; Abbey Bridge; in the woods; - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London; - postmarked Barnard Castle 26 July 1948; - addressed to Mr Sloso Fieldhouse, 5 Arundel Street, Holderness Road, Hull, Yorkshire; - message: 'Dear Slos. Still climbing since last night had a smashing night sleeping with Dick. God help his wife. Les & Dick & Nob'

Postcard: 'Barnard. The River & Town' - early 20th century - published by The Photochrom Company Ltd London; - postmarked Barnard Castle 6 August 1905; - addressed to Miss Ada Cann, 1 Cross Street, North Shore, Blackpool (Lancashire); - message: 'Another one for your Album guess who it is from'

Postcard: 'The Old Castle Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by C. P. Hodgson; - postmarked 23 May 1920; - addressed to Miss B. Boland, Sharpley Hall, Seaton, New Seaham; - message: 'Dear Bessie Just a card to let you know we are enjoying ourselves here, lovely weather. The place is packed with visitors for Whit week. Minnie is a good girl write soon with love to Mother love from Minnie & Lizzie'

Postcard: 'Percy Beck, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Two Bridges, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 29 August 1921; - addressed to Miss E. Charlton, 18 Abingdon Street, Sunderland; - message: 'Have had a very nice Holiday with Good Weather. Country looking very well. Hope you are keeping well. Harold'

Postcard: 'The Tees from Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright of Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard showing the castle at Barnard Castle and the River Tees - early 20th century - postmarked Stockton on Tees 8 August 1934; - addressed to Miss E. Walker, 26 Grosvenor Crescent, Scarborough (Yorkshire); - message: 'Spending the day here & having a lovely time. We are going to Durham tomorrow. Pleased to say Minnie is feeling much better'

Postcard showing the Barnard Castle castle ruins and nearby houses from south of the River Tees - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith of Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Tees at Barnard Castle' also showing the castle - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle River Tees' - mid-20th century - published for E. D. Walker & Son Ltd, Darlington; - postmarked Barnard Castle 14 March 1966; - addressed to Mrs Payne of 5 The Compasses, Leigh, Tonbridge (Kent); - message: 'Dear Mum arrived safely at about 7.30 AM. Nice drive all the way up here. No traffic on the road. Have been to Whitby, but no cards all shops closed. Lovely weather. Bright sunshine. Not a bit cold'.

Postcard: 'Mains Mill, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - Rotary Photographic Series; - addressed to Geoffrey Kirkly, Preparatory School, Sedbergh (Yorkshire); - text: Tuesday May 29th 1917. We arrived here just after ten o'clock. I am going to Scarboro Somerset am waiting here for a train & there isn't one til 12.30 It is roasting hot so I am going to look at the museum. Daddy has gone on home. Hope the petrol won't run out before he gets there. Such a lot of ... Mother

Postcard: 'Flatts Woods Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Demesnes Mill Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a steam locomotive and passenger carriages passing Barnard Castle signal box - mid-20th century - photograph by W. A. Camwell; - written on the reverse: 'Barnard Castle LNE Ry ex NE Ry Shed. S... on left. Note water tower 650404 J 21 old No 1510 on 10.5 am Darlington Penrith 26/9/49'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle River Tees Rock Walk' - early 20th century - published by Francis Frith; - postmarked Barnard Castle 8 April 1918; - message: 'Will have to try tomorrow if fine very wet here this morning. Will leave word with your Father if I get in by the 12-15 - I would probably be up to see you about 2.30. Love to all'.

Postcard: 'The Woods Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bit of Old Barney Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postmarked Darlington 6 June 1947; - addressed to Mr & Mrs W. K. Watson, 19½ Love Row, Tynemouth (Northumberland); - message: Dear Marie and William. We have had a very next week and got around a bit. It s a bit windy today but it is fine. Hope you are all well. Love to all Betty, Lily'

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum & Park, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - copyright Aerofilms; - published by R. Robinson & Company Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne; - postmarked Barnard Castle 31 July 1945; - addressed to Mrs J. Raine, East Murton Farm; - message: 'BUILDING WORK LEFT. Dear Mrs Raine. Having a good time here not started work yet they have just started to cut. Terrible lot of barley grown down here, and very little wheat, crops are good exept the turnips lovely weather no rain yet Johnny'

Postcard: 'Flatts Wood Barnard Castle' with a man standing in light snow - early 20th century - published by A. E. Burn of Queen Street, Barnard Castle

Postcard: Barnard Castle, Rivet Tees showing a viaduct - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum' - mid-20th century - copyright Photochrom Co. Ltd., London and Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum. Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postmarked Barnard Castle 18 July 1911; - addressed to Master F. Halstead, Park Cottage, The Hedge, Burnley, Lancashire; - message: 'Dear Frank I missed connection at Skipton owing to Burnley train been late. Had to wait untill 4-40. First stopping train to Kirby Stephen. Arrived at Ba Castle 9.30. Had to stay all night Kind regards & best wishes Pollie'

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - Rotary Photo, E. C.; - with people in the grounds; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Percy Beck Viaduct, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Walter Berton & Co., 138 George Street, Glasgow; - postally unused

Postcard: 'I'm Thinking of you at Barnard Castle' - First World War - with a painting of a young woman and a soldier; - published by W. & K., London E. C.; - postmarked Barnard Castle 26 July 1915; - addressed to Miss H. Watson, Cooperative Stores, Middleton in Teesdale; - message: 'Dear H hoping this finds you well after the Cold night and the stoller about love from Birty Willy'

Photograph of locomotive - 6758 - with carriages at a station platform, other carriages on the other track - mid-20th century - written on the reverse: 'G5 67258 on Middleton Train at Barnard Castle 21-3-52'

Photograph of a locomotive and carriages at a station platform, trucks on a line behind - mid-20th century - on the reverse is written: 'LMS 2MT 2-6-0 46476 Barnard Castle 21-3-52'

Postcard: Startforth Church, Barnard Castle' from the south-west - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Inner Bailey Barnard Castle' with a group of people in a doorway - early 20th century - published by A. E. Burn, Queen Street, Barnard Castle; - postmarked Barnard Castle 11 August 1910; - addressed to Miss B. C. ..., c/o Mrs Tritton, "Lullington". 12 Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare (Somerset); - message: 'Richmond Thursday Dear Bessie I am writing this as we are waiting for Nicholl on the Station. We are having a very nise time and arrived here last night. The greater part of our walk is over now & we hope to reach Whitby early on Saturday. I will drop you a Card from the places we stop at, although I cannot tell you which they will be. Take care, Yours Arnold. I got the cream this morning, thank you very much, and the other Letter & P.C. 2 were just in time to liven me up'

Postcard showing the entrance to the Bowes Museum in snow - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: Barnard Castle letter card comprising eight postcard-sized photographs - early 20th century - published by Photochrom Co. Ltd., London & Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - photographs: the castle; Bowes Museum; Eglistone [sic]Abbey; Abbey Bridge and toll gate; High ForceNew Bridge and river; Market Place; view from on of the castle windows; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Souvenir View Book of Barnard Castle containing 6 Post Cards' - early 20th century - produced and published by J. Salmon, Sevenoaks (Kent); - postcards include: Horse Market (including Star Hotel and Bay Horse Inn); the Tees at Barnard Castle; River Tees from Castle Tower; view from castle walls; Bowes Museum; Tees and Tees Bridge; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle School' - early 20th century - published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd.; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Dining Hall, Westwick Lodge' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Binks, Teal Houses, Auken'dale, Richmond, Yorkshire; - message: 'My Dearest Hilda, I am very sorry I have been so long in writing to you. This is a view of our dining hall. We have had shopping this morning but it is a pouring wet day. I have got a garden, but it is a very small one you must wish little James many happy returns for me. Mother is coming on Wednesday, I am very busy with lessons so I must close Yours Nellie'

Postcard: 'Brignal Mill, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked Great Ayton, 4 September 1904; - addressed to Mrs Forster, Rokeby House, Boosbeck (Yorkshire); - message: 'My dear Pauline Just a line to say we are all flourishing. Willie & Freddy are behaving all right. We fully intend coming to S. to-day, but it poured down this morning, & did not clear up till after!! WE may come to B. on Monday. We had Mr Bolton this afternoon & expect him to-morrow again' written on the front: 'Love to all from Mrs A-'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle: The Castle' - early 20th century - addressed to Mlle. Gréan, 12 Fairlawn Grove, Chiswick Park W; - message in French

Postcard showing the castle from the south bank of the Tees - mid-20th century - Crown copyright; - postally unused

Novelty postcard showing a teddy bear on the telephone - early 20th century - the legend on the front reads: 'Barnard Castle What! Come Home? Not Likely!' - copyright J. Salmon, Sevenoaks, Kent; - postmarked Barnard Castle 28 September 1920; - addressed to Mr Cecil Potts, 72 Atkinson Road, Fulwell, Sunderland; - message: 'I am here having fine weather going up to Middleton to morrow and then Weardale J. Potts'

Photograph showing the exterior of Barnard Castle railway station - early 20th century - photograph by Hugh Davies

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle: New Bridge & River' - early 20th century - published by Photochrom Co. Ltd., London and Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Portrait postcard: 'Arthur Henderson, M. P.' - early 20th century - copyright Elliott & Fry; - postally unused; - Reverse information: 'Arthur Henderson M. P. Barnard Castle Division, Durham. Born Glasgow 1863 apprenticed as Moulder, has held several important positions in Connection with Labour movements, his Municipal record includes Membership of Councils of news, Durham & Darlington. Is a Wesleyan & Abstainer, straightforward & earnest, he will be an acquisition to the ¿House¿' [Arthur Henderson was MP for Barnard Castle 1903-1918, for Widnes 1919-1922, for Newcastle upon Tyne East 1923, for Burnley 1924-1931, for Clay Cross 1933-1935; President of the Board of Education 1915-1916; Paymaster General 1916; Minister without Portfolio 1916-1917; Home Secretary 1924; Foreign Secretary 1929-1931; Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition 1931-1932; died 1935]

Novelty postcard showing two puppies - 'Ready for fun at Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee and London; - beneath a flap twelve small photographs: view from church tower; Egglestone Abbey; meeting of the waters; the castle; High Force, Teesdale; Market Place; Greta Bridge; River Tees and castle; County Bridge; Abbey Bridge; Dairy Bridge; Blagrave House; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Gallery of Casts in the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Pitcher of Gloucester; - postally unused

Colour postcard; 'The Tees at Barnard Castle' painted by Norman Crosse - mid-20th century - postally unused; - George Samuel Norman-Crosse (1871-1914), resident in Stockton in the early years of the 20th century

Postcard: 'Percy Beck Viaduct, Barnard Castle' a man walking towards the camera - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The River Tees, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postally unused

Colour postcard: 'Deepdale Viaduct, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard of a drawing of the Youth Hostel - mid-20th century - on the front is printed: 'Best Wishes from Barnard Castle. Barnard Castle sits at the gateway to Teesdale central within the northern provinces of England. Of the castle, built by Bernard Baliol about the year 1123, and now maintained by the Ministry of Works. Sir Walter Scott in ¿Rokeby¿ writes: 'High crown'd he sits in dawning pale, The sovereign of this lovely dale''; - postally unused

Postcard of an Airedale terrier - early 20th century - photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard of an Airedale terrier - early 20th century - photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Colour postcard: 'Deerbolt Camp, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - Stoddart's Series; - addressed to Miss Mon. Hutchinson, Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor; - message: 'Dear Monica Many thanks for your letter don't think I have forgotten you, although long in answering, hope you are quite well, best love to all From Monica'

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/87-97) - 'Barnard Castle School'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86, 88-97) - 'Egglestone Abbey'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-87 and 89-97) - 'Market Place from Church Tower, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/8-88 and 90-97) - 'The Inner Bailey, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-89 and 91-97) - 'Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-90 and 92-97) - 'Meeting of the Waters'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-91 and 93-97) - 'Startforth Church'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-92 and 94-97) - 'Market Day, Market Place, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-93 and 95-97) - 'Bowes Museum and DLI Memorial'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-94 and 96-97) - 'Where the Greta meets the Tees'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-95 and 97) - 'Parish Church, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/86-96) - 'The Tees Bridge, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/99-109) - 'Market Day, Market Place, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98 and 100-109) - 'Barnard Castle School'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-99 and 101-109) - 'Egglestone Abbey'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-100, 102-109) - 'Market Place from Church Tower, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-101, 103-109) - 'The Inner Bailey, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-102 and 104-109) - 'Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-103 and 105-109) - 'Meeting of the Waters'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-104 and 106-109) - 'Startforth Church'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-105 and 107-109) - 'Bowes Museum and DLI Memorial; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-106 and 108-109) - 'Where the Greta Meets the Tees'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-107 and 109) - 'Parish Church, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/98-108) - 'The Tees Bridge, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/111-121) - 'Markey Day, Market Place, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/111 and 112-121) - 'Bowes Museum and DLI Memorial' - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-111 and 113-121) - 'Where the Greta Meets the Tees'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-112 and 114-121) - 'Parish Church, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-113 and 115-121) - 'The Tees Bridge, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-114 and 116-121) - 'Startforth Church'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-115 and 117-121) - 'Meeting of the Waters'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-116 and 118-121) - 'Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-117 and 119-121) - 'The Inner Bayley, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-118 and 120-121) - 'Market Place from Church Tower, Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-119 and 121) - 'Egglestone Abbey'; - postally unused

Postcard - part of a twelve postcard pack published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle (see also D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/110-120) - 'Barnard Castle School'; - postally unused

Postcard: '15 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle' showing Harris, fruiterer and poulterer's shop with a cannon pointed at it - early 20th century; - postmarked Barnard Castle 21 September 1904; - addressed to Miss M. Horn, c/o Miss Milner, 33 Market Place, Barnard Castle; - with article from 'Newcastle Chronicle' entitled "Surrender or Die" 'Amusing Incident at Barnard Castle' regarding the council's refusal to sanction a local tradesman's window which encroached on the street and on the day it was to be removed finding a South African war canon outside the window with the words 'Surrender or Die'

Postcard showing the frontage of Teesdale Mercury Office (24 Market Place) - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 30 July 1909; - addressed to Miss Race, Loop Lane, Southside near Butterknowle, Darlington; - message: 'Dear Sis, July 30th 1909 Just a line or two to let you know that we will be away from home, we go tomorrow for a fortnight, we are going to Bro Ralph's to stay, but we will give them all a visit when we are there, I thought I would let you know in case you came up. We are going with the 12-40 train tomorrow. I will look out at Cockfield Station in case some of you will ... with love R. B.'

Postcard showing the frontage of J. Walton & Son, Barnard Castle, milliners and part of the property either side - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: '17 & 15 The Bank, Barnard Castle' [Waltons was 15 The Bank, 17 was Jonathan Brown, furniture broker and joiner in 1910]

Postcard showing the junction of Horsemarket and Galgate, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - the property of John George Johnson, butcher, is prominent; - postally unused

Postcard showing the frontage Sayer's Cycle Company, 20a Galgate, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - 'bicycle building and repairing a speciality'; - standing outside are an older man and a young man; - postally unused

Postcard showing the frontage formerly of William Hodgson, confectioner and grocer, (17 Horsemarket), Barnard Castle -mid-20th century - standing outside two men and two women; over the shop front in large letters the name G. T. Burt; - written on reverse: 'High class grocer & confectioners' 'Me George Burt Jack Wright Alice Lowe about 1930s' 'Horse Marker Barnard castle now Co-op 1980'

Postcard showing frontage of J. E. Tilburn, family grocer, 6 Market Place, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - with a man and boy standing outside; - postmarked Barnard Castle 24 December 1903; - addressed to M & R Liddle, Lanquet, Arkendale, Richmond, Yorkshire; - message: 'Mr Lilburn on Monday'

Postcard showing a charabanc full of women at Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postmarked West Hartlepool 14 October 1921; - addressed to Miss Procter, 64 Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Northumberland; - message: 'Hope you are all quite well, seems a long time since I heard from you, are you having your holidays. This was our summer outing. Do you recognise any one Ellie'

Postcard: 'Market Cross Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 10 August 1930; - addressed to Miss M. Jackson, Hardgate, Bishop's Thornton, Ripley, Harrogate (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear Mary How would you like to take your butter and eggs, to a queer looking place like this; we get our butter there every Wed. The Church tower you can see belongs to the Parish Church it is a very old one. We have been here three weeks and hope to return home next Friday. This last week has not been so bad since Mon so I hope we shall have a few more nice days this week. Love from us all your affectionate cousin'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, The Bank' - early 20th century - published by Photochrom Co. Ltd, Graphic Works, Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, Galgate' - mid-20th century - published by Francis Frith; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Horsemarket, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by M & L; - stamp affixed, but postally unused

Postcard: 'Museum, Park, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'New Bridge, Flatts Woods, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Thorngate and The Bank, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'From Balliol's Tower, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused - almost identical to D/WFH/Im/B 2/1/19

Postcard: 'A window in the castle' Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked 11 July 1921; - addressed to: Miss K. E. Markham, 63 Regent Road, Handsworth, Birmingham (Warwickshire); - message: 'Monday. Arrived here yesterday Teatime. Started from Solihull Sat 5. O clock & went via Tamworth, Ashby & Nottingham on to Mansfield where we stayed the night. Sunday morn we left about 10. O clock through Worksop & Doncaster to Weatherby, a quint old fashioned village or town I suppose This is about the last place on any size untill we arrived here about 5.30 Am staying here till Wednesday morning & then off to Scotland. Will write again when I know arrangements. Frank'

Postcard showing a row of four terraced cottages in Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postmarked 30 August 1907; - addressed to: Miss Peart, 1 The Bank, Barnard Castle - message: 'Very many many thanks for your great kindness in thinking of me on my Birthday. It was so good of you. How do you like this "wee" card? It is a view of my home. With dearest live to your dear mother & self. Ria'

Postcard: 'Kings Head Hotel, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Lilywhite Ltd., Triangle, Halifax (Yorkshire); - postally unused; - message: 'Stayed one night Aug 15th 1932 on our way to Garrows Amulree Dunkeld Perthshire'

Postcard showing a one storey shop named 'Tumble Down Dick', Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - postally unused; - message: 'Shop on the Bank Barnard Castle 1935'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle Bowes Museum, entrance hall' - mid-20th century; - published by Photochrom Company Limited, Tunbridge Wells (Kent) - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle Bowes Museum Natural History Room' - mid-20th century; - published by Photochrom Company Ltd. Graphic Works, Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle - view from Thorngate House showing Youth Hostel on right' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the west front of Barnard Castle Roman Catholic church - mid-20th century - published by E. T. W. Dennis & Sons Ltd.

Postcard: 'The Dickens Room King's Head Hotel, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Lillywhite Ltd., Triangle, Halifax (Yorkshire); - postally unused; - message: 'Dear Olive. Gertie & I went to Greta Bridge & Rokeby yesterday. Explored the ruins of Egglestone Abbey & Barnard Castle & "Ye Olde House" where Cromwell stayed. Hope to visit Richmond on Friday. Leaving for Mrs Dale's on Saturday & then the third week at Whitby. Expect you are having a fine tie in Dinard. Hope to have tea in Kings Head Inn, Barnard Castle to-morrow where Dickens stayed. Love from Yours ever Mabel'

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postmarked 28 July 1919; - addressed to Mr N. B. Gill, 30 Silver Street, High Street East, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear Matt, Arrived here safely. Have you been to Doctors? What does he say? Will write later. With best of luck Will R. W.'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum' - mid-20th century - published by Francis Frith; - postally unused

Small-sized photograph of Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - showing the River Tees and backs of buildings

Small-sized photograph of Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - showing the County Bridge, buildings and ruins of the castle

Small-sized photograph of Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - showing the River Tees, Barnard Castle ruins and County Bridge

Postcard: 'King's Head Hotel & Market Cross, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Market Place, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard of Barnard Castle, showing County Bridge and backs of houses - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postmarked 5 July 1912; - addressed to Mrs Crewe, The Drive, Loughton, Essex; - message: 'Glad to find no letters here. Barnard Castle 5/7/12. Fine weather today. Address for letters posted up to next Thursday night - Post Restante Whitby'

Postcard of the castle ruins at Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - published by E. T. W. Dennis & Sons Ltd.; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Cross, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - addressed to Mrs Jones, 63 Nuttall Street, Bolton (Lancashire); - message: 'Dear friends spending the day here, hoping you are all keeping well the weather is splendid I am sending a PC to your friend so will you give it her as I have forgotten her address. From Clara'

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' - early 1960s - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Gardens, Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: County Bridge and River Tees, Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Market Place from church tower, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: Market Place, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Rotary Photo EC; - postmarked 3 October 1917; - addressed to Miss J. A. Raine, West Nettle Pot, Lunedale, Middleton in Teesdale; - message: 'Easthope. Dear Jane Ann, Just a few lines hoping they will find you in the best of health as they leave me at present. Did you get over the Brough Hill my Sister was there. Will I think this is all news at present. With love from Alice'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle church' - early 20th century - postmarked 7 October 1906; - addressed to Miss Roddam, Glen House, 1 Brighton Parade, North Shore, Blackpool (Lancashire); - message: 'Pleased to hear that you have enjoyed yourself & I hope you feel better for your change. The time has soon slipt away. I expect it will have seemed short to you. S. B'

Postcard: 'Market Cross & St Mary's parish church, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by M & L; - postally unused

Postcard showing Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - including Thorngate Bridge over the River Tees, a factory or mill with a tall chimney and the parish church in the distance; - postally unused - published by E. T. W. Dennis & Sons Ltd

Postcard showing Galgate, Barnard Castle looking west - mid-20th century - published by E. T. W. Dennis & Sons Ltd; - postally unused

Postcard showing the castle ruins at Barnard Castle seen from the inner bailey - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Parish church, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Teesdale Mercury Ltd, Barnard Castle - postally unused

Postcard: 'Market Place, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: Barnard Castle from the church tower' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postmarked 7 August 1938; - addressed to Mrs Addison, 46 Gilliland Close, Birtley; - message: 'Barnard Castle 7.8.38 Sorry I forgot to say on P. Card that we would be at Bishop Auckland tomorrow Monday the 8th did not want you to soe and find us not here. Love from all Ada'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle School' - mid-20th century - published by James Blumer, Darlington; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Broadgates, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by V. Walton of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Broadgates, Barnard Castle, the only known statue of Shakespeare as a youth (by A. Talata)' - mid-20th century - published by M & L; - postmarked 5 August 1952; - addressed to Dr. W. K. Russell, 197 Chester Road, Sunderland; - message: 'Having a fine time. Weather improving. Kind regards to all at 197. Nurse'

Postcard showing an aerial view of Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - photograph by Philipson of Newcastle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum and DLI Memorial' - mid-20th century - copyright Teesdale Mercury Ltd., Barnard Castle; printed by J. Salmon Ltd, Sevenoaks (Kent); - postmarked Barnard Castle 18 July 1966; - addressed to Mr Biggs, 26 Ambleside Avenue, South Shields; - message: 'Having a lovely time plenty sunshine - came away in hurry didn't have time to see you - see you all before you go - some nice boys here would have been nice for the boys this week fishing good they see Mum Dad'

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Market Place from church tower, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: Bowes Memorial R. C. church Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - postally unused; - message: 'Wishing you many happy returns of the day. This is the new Roman Catholic church Barnard Castle'

Postcard: 'St Mary's parish church Bd Castle' internal, taken from the nave looking east - mid-20th century - published by A. E. Burn of Queen Street, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle Market Place' - mid-20th century - published by Photochrom Co. Ltd. Graphic Studios, Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Bank, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused; - date stamped Friday 3 August 1934

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee and London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Bank, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, Thorngate Bridge' - mid-20th century - published by Francis Frith; - postmarked Barnard Castle, 27 July 1937; - addressed to Mrs Robson, Stuklea, Coatham Mundeville, Darlington; - message: 'I will be down to-morrow night (Wed) but it may be about 9.30. Yours Mary'

Postcard of Barnard Castle showing the Market Place looking north - mid-20th century - published by The Photochrom Co. Ltd, London; - no stamp or postmark; - addressed to Miss Oxnard, 6 Hallgarth Street, Durham; - message: 'Dear S. Thanks for letter. Glad to hear you are all well. I am a little better this morning but still send the Medicine if you get it, love to all, Jack. Was just going to send this when the Bottle came. I am still Better'

Postcard: St Mary's Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - the Roman Catholic church; - postally unused

Postcard: 'St Mary's Barnard Castle' showing the altar and reredos - mid-20th century - the Roman Catholic church; - postally unused; - very similar to D/WFH/Im/B 2/2/68

Postcard: 'St Mary's Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - the Roman Catholic church, showing the altar and reredos; - postally unused; - note on the reverse: 'Aug 1939' - very similar to D/WFH/Im/B 2/2/67

Postcard: 'St Mary's Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - the Roman Catholic church, showing the altar in the Lady Chapel with statue of Madonna and Child; - postally unused

Postcard: 'St Mary's Barnard Castle'- mid-20th century - the Roman Catholic church, internal, looking east towards the altar and reredos; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Rotary Photographic; - addressed to Miss Wilson, Burton House, Staindrop; - message: 'We all wish you Many Happy Returns of your Birthday. I hope you are having a fine weekend than we are wet this morning & very dull since there was a P. C. from Joyce this morning for you for the 31st. Love from all. Your loving Mother'

Postcard: 'Glaxo Laboratories Ltd, Barnard Castle Co. Durham' - mid-20th century - published by Aero Pictorial Ltd, 137 Regent Street, London W1; - postally unused; - Dr Bill Heyes worked as a pharmaceutical chemist at Glaxo in Barnard Castle.

Postcard: 'Galgate showing Trinity Methodist church, Barnard Castle' - mid-20th century - published by M & L; - postmarked Newcastle 17 September 1957; - addressed to Mrs Thomosson, 53 Frays Avenue, Garden City, near Drayton, Middlesex; - message: 'Dear Mrs Thomosson, We are having a very nice holiday weather is not to bad we went to this place on Saturday it is very pretty it is raining today it is the first we have had. Mr & Mrs Moore'

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle School' seen from the air - mid-20th century - published by James Blumer, Darlington; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle. Torture chamber, Broadgates, The Bank' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Market Cross, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked 1903 - addressed to Master Eddie Williams, Durnford House, Langton Maltravers, Wareham, Dorset; - message [on the front]: 'Another picture for you M. J. W.'

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' with two people talking in the foreground - early 20th century - photograph [Edward Albert] Metcalfe, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Bank, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - Stoddart's series - postally unused

Postcard: 'Lower Galgate, Barnard Castle' showing horses and carts and the Methodist chapel - early 20th century - published by Walter Benton & coy, 138 George Street, Glasgow; - postmarked Barnard Castle 30 June 1919; - addressed to Mrs C. Maule, 8 Minster Yard, York; - message: 'Thank you very much for letter & order I hope you are keeping well and that they have got away I would like to know if it would be convenient for us to come on 19 or 21 July please let me know if you can, you will see that this card has our house on are you going away do not let me stop you with love untill we meet FA'

Postcard: 'Horse Market, Barnard Castle' showing horse and cart and pedestrians and shop of J.G. Johnson, butcher - early 20th century - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons; - postmarked Barnard Castle 24 August 1919; - addressed to Mrs W. Brown, 43 Melrose Avenue, Monkseaton, Northumberland; - Message: 'Wrote Station Master & Porter at Cotherstone they said the place was full no chance so wrote Mrs G. T. & she could not do with us so came on here on Friday morning on spec were told all along the line the place was full went to enquire a P. C. & told the same tale, however we managed to get settled here are very good & comfortable & they eater well'

Postcard: 'Market Place, Barnard Castle' looking south - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Photograph of a truck being loaded onto a flat bed, traction engine in the background - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'Fowler No 15652 "Renown" John Murphy at Barnard Castle 1921'

Postcard: Barnard Castle, Market Place' looking south, with vintage cars and pedestrians - early 20th century - copyright Photochrom Co. Ltd., London and Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 2/2/85

Postcard: Barnard Castle, Market Place' looking south, with vintage cars and pedestrians - early 20th century - copyright Photochrom Co. Ltd., London and Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 2/2/84

Postcard of Barnard Castle church from the south - early 20th century - postally unused

Photograph of a motor coach and two double-decker buses in Barnard Castle - mid-20th century - shop fronts of Royal Restaurant, H. Young Motors and Coach & Horses

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle, The Bank' with pedestrians - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Co. Ltd., Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle from Yorkshire Side of River' - early 20th century - photograph Borrowdale of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bird's Eye View of Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 28 July 1904; - addressed to Mr S. B. Morris, P. O. Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland; - message: 'Langdon House, Bede's Terrace, Barnard Castle, Durham Awaiting a line from you Do you want a stamp?'

Postcard: 'Robert Ord late M. J. Dixon' with two young men in the doorway - early 20th century - the sign still reads 'Dixon' and 'Woolens | Carpets | Dresses' - Kelly's Directory 1910 has Robert Ord, milliner and draper at 23 Horse Market; the card has been cropped at one side; - postmarked Barnard Castle 13 October 1906; - addressed to Miss Hoon, Road Head, Lunedale, Middleton in Teesdale - message partly missing due to cropping

Postcard: 'Grove Park, Barnard Castle', a large, detached house - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 24 December 1906; - addressed to Mrs William Errington, Lily Farm, Brignall; - message: 'With best wishes from us all for a vert Happy Xmas & prosperous Year 1907 M. A. S.'

Postcard - 'Parish Church, Barnard Castle' mid-20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 7 November 1969; - addressed to: Mrs Merryweather, Sussex Street, Bedale, Yorkshire; - message: 'With the best of good wishes Lloyd R. McDenning'

Postcard: 'Galgate, Barnard Castle' looking west - early 20th century - Valentine's X. L. Series; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Church, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked 26 August 1922; - addressed to Miss M. Willis, c/o Mrs Williams, Gorphiosfa Fron Ogwen, Tregarth (Caernarvonshire); - message: '29.8.22 Dear Mary I hope you are having a nice time and good weather. We went to Hart on Monday and had a nice time. Mickey went with us and she went into the sea From Marjorie'

Postcard showing an outdoor crowd at an event at Bowes Museum - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Market Day, Barnard Castle' - early 19th century - photograph by Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - Stoddart's series; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Interior of T. B. Forster's shoeing forge, Horsemarket, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of the fairground at Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of the interior of Startforth church - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the back: 'Probably Allison/Longstaff wedding'

Postcard of text of a satirical poem 'Westwick Camp' early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Wesley A. B. C. - Barnard Castle - July 1911 - showing a group of adults and children; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle A. A. F. C. Winners of the Darlington & District League 1907 & 08' - showing players in kit, the trophy and other men in suits; - postally unused

Postcard showing hunting dogs and a large group of men standing behind - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing mixed staff and female pupils - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse: 'Barnard Castle School 1910. Headmaster Mr Bircham'

Postcard showing boys in army uniforms at a camp - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse: 'North Eastern Counties School OTC (Barnard Castle)'

Postcard showing a man and two young men in suits in front of a tent - early 20th century - postally unused; - photographer J. W. Robinson of Barnard Castle

Postcard showing a charabanc full of people in Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse: 'left Coach & Horses 22 Galgate Barnard Castle'

Postcard showing a three-tier cake and inscription 1929 - the inscription reading: 'Barnard Castle Women's Unionist Association 21st Birthday 1908-1929' - postally unused

Postcard showing a man and boy and two sheep - early 20th century - by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing a man in drag and man dressed as a baby in a pram accompanied by six children - mid-20th century - the sign on the pram reads: 'Glaxo Kid'; - postally unused

Postcard showing adults and boys in a schoolroom - early 20th century - published by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postmarked Barnard Castle 21 December 1916; - addressed to Miss D. S. Scott, 20-28 St Clements House, Bolsover Street, London W; - message: 'With much love & all good wishes & I do hope you are quite well. I wonder if you saw Miss Bell. Baby is a good deal better but she's still kept in the nursery all day & a fire in the bedroom at night. Much love to you all Phyllis Jean B.'

Postcard showing a very large group of adults and children in a rural setting - early 20th century - written on the reverse: 'August 1928 at Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard style photograph showing a flat bed lorry with people and a display outside houses - mid-20th century - the signs on the lorry reading 'Glaxo Laboratories' and 'Barnard Castle supplies the World'; - on the reverse is written: '1940's? Meet 1948 (?) on Northgate'

Postcard: 'Buller and Bobs' showing two dogs in Horsemarket looking north - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 6 October 1928; - addressed to Miss Campbell, Slenside, Cotherstone; - message: 'With John J. Harris' compliments'

Postcard: showing a black West Highland terrier (?) early 20th century - published by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - postally unused; - on the rear is written 'Biddie'

Postcard: showing an Airedale terrier - early 20th century - advertising Dingley Dell Kennels run by Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Chambers, Reading Road, Fleet (Hampshire); - published by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle

Postcard: showing a young girl of two or three standing on a divan - early 20th century - published by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of 68 Galgate, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing members of Mission to Seamen choir outside at Barnard Castle - August 1911 - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Kitty Claydon'

Postcard showing silver or gilt plate - cups, teapots, small birds, decanter set - early 20th century - 'A few specials won by E. A. Metcalfe seven cups won 1908 not included'; - postally unused; - addressed to Miss Gill, Rokeby; - on the reverse is written: 'Sorry for delay, but the holidays & outdoor work have put me behind with my orders. I have just sent post card proof for convenience if not in every way satisfactory please set again. E. A. Metcalfe'

Postcard: 'Haymaking Barnard Castle' early 20th century - photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - on the front is written: 'Good old Wool House'; - postmarked Barnard Castle 12 August 1903; - addressed to Miss Pippet of 15 Lord John Terrace, South Shields; - message: 'My Dearest Augusta. I haven't forgotten photos which I promised. At last Im ashamed I promised to send you this will send the other one later [see D/WFH/Im/B 2/3/27]. I think this a perfect photo but wish it was the real one'

Postcard: 'Haymaking, Barnard Castle' early 20th century - photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - on the front is written: 'Little one'; - postmarked Barnard Castle 7 July 1903; - addressed to Miss Pippet of 13 Lord John Terrace. South Shields; - message: 'Lovely day here hope its same with you much love from Filo'

Postcard showing a mixed group, probably a local tennis club - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 6 August 1915; - addressed to Miss Birtle, Scar House, Ravenstonedale, Westmorland; - message 'Do you recognise the face on the other side? How are you all, I'm getting on splendidly soon hope to start work once more. With love to all Jean'

Postcard showing a mixed group, probably a local tennis club - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 6 August 1915; - addressed to Miss Birtle, Scar House, Ravenstonedale, Westmorland; - message 'Do you recognise the face on the other side? How are you all, I'm getting on splendidly soon hope to start work once more. With love to all Jean'

Photocard of Barnard Castle Athletic Football Club - mid-20th century - published by Ardath Tobacco Co. Ltd.; - on the reverse is written: 'No. 85 Barnard Castle Athletic F.C. Left to right, back row: E. Boxall (Chairman), W. Sidgewick, E. Bailey, A. Watson, N. Argyle, F. Maughan, R. Lamb ICapt.), S. Donaghy, T. Vitty (Treasurer), E. Urquhart, J. Dresser (Trainer). Front row: - C. Carter, R. Godfrey, A. Wilson, R. Johnson, B. Tallentire. Champions of Gaunless Valley, winners of Gaunless Valley Medal, and the Darlington Hospital Cup in season 1933/34'

Advertising postcard: 'Joshua Dyson's Gipsy Choir' - 1907 - on the reverse is written: "Our true intent is all for your delight". "We Lead the Leaders in the Entertainment World" VICTORIA HALL, BARNARD CASTLE on Monday, April 8th, 1907. JOSHUA DYSON'S GIPSY CHOIR AND DIORAMAS Commence their First visit to this Town, These grand Entertainments were Established in 1885. They have had a most successful career in all parts of the Country; - the Metropolis and the great Towns and Cities pronouncing them to be the most original, the most instructive, the most healthy in tone, and the most amusing performances now before the public. This Entertainment is not over-praised in its advertisement, Mr. Dyson having an abhorrence of Swagger and Bunkum. REMEMBER THERE ARE TWENTY TALENTED ARTISTES. MAGNIFICENT PICTORIAL TOURS. FINEST ANIMATED PICTURES. HIGH-CLASS CONCERT-ENTERTAINMENTS. EVERY EVENING AT 8. SATURDAY AT 3 AND 8. Popular Prices. 1/6, 1/-, 6d. & 3d. Doors open 7-30; begin at 8; Over 10-10. SACRED CONCERT ON SUNDAY. VICTORIA HALL, BARNARD CASTLE. APRIL 8th-14th. - Joshua Dyson was born in 1851 and died in 1910.

Postcard, partially coloured, showing a horse-drawn float outside Borrowdale & Son, 26 Newgate, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper, Barnard Castle; - on the reverse is written: 'Peace celebrations 1918' 'Top Britannia Maisee Green in white England Alice Horne married Wood, Bd Castle chartered accountant, Girl Guides Nanny Borrowdale now Mrs Hutchinson living in furniture shop behind in Newgate'; 'Still there'; 'This is the tableau mentioned in your book page 24'; 'I was Belgium in black hat & yellow dress'; - postally unused

Studio portrait postcard of a man holding a baton - early 20th century; - on the reverse is written: 'This was Mr Raper. He was organist at St Marys Church for a long time'; 'a choir master, organised Choral Society. Mentioned in your first album Page 20'

Postcard of a procession with bicycles - early 20th century - on the front is written: 'Whitsuntide - Nanny Borrowdale & me as D. Mail Teddy Tail & Dr Beetle about 1921' - on the rear is written: 'Teddy Tail & Dr Beetle of the Daily Mail'; 'Taken outside workhouse myself 7 Nanny Borrowdale Mrs Hutchinson Victoria Hall bottom Newgate. She may give you more gen. Mr Moore from shoe shop on the Bank' - postally unused

Postcard of thirteen people, twelve in fancy dress as pierrots - early 20th century - on the front is written: 'The Foll de Rols'; - on the reverse is written: 'This was Dads very first try of flash light photography. Taken of stage of Victoria Hall. He had small gun with powder on front edge. It blazed up when he pulled trigger'. 'Rhoda is nearly blind but her sister or her brother could name them all'; - postally unused

Postcard showing decorated buildings in Market Place, Barnard Castle - early 20th century; - buildings include Waterloo Hotel and Walter Willson, grocer - postally unused; - on the rear is written: 'Barnard Castle Decorated buildings for N. E. Cyclists Meet'

Postcard showing many cyclists outside a building - 1934 - postally unused; - on the rear is written: 'Barnard Castle Excelsior Cycling Club outside the Star Hotel (their HQ), Horsemarket, BCECC president was elected President of the NECM for 1934. Barnard Castle Cyclists Meet Whitsuntide 1934'

Postcard showing Star Hotel, 11 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, decorated for Barnard Castle Cyclists' Meet - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a bicycle shop (probably John Jackson of 22 Newgate, Barnard Castle) with bunting and flags early 20th century - postmarked 9 June 1911; - addressed to E. J. Jennings, 7 James Street, Penrith (Cumberland); - message: 'Barnard Castle June 9 1911. Dear Edmund, This is a photo of the shop as it was decorated for Whitsuntide. It was a fairly lively time but nothing to be compared to previous meets. Isn't it glorious weather? I expect to be over on Sunday. Please remember me to Mrs Jennings & Tom. Kind regards JWJ'

Postcard: 'Whit Sunday Rokeby 1915' showing a car with a placard 'Recruiting Service' and a large number of people - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Teesdale Volunteer Training Corps. Photo - Skipper Barnard Castle '

Postcard: 'Barney Cycle Meet1914 at Abbey Bridge' - published by J. H. Skipper, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing views and portraits - 'Barnard Castle North Eastern Cyclists Meet June 1905' - showing: Newcastle cathedral; the ruined castle at Barnard Castle; A. Wardlaw, honorary treasurer; J. J. Punshom, vice captain; J. H. Cousin, vice captain; A. Norton, president; D. Macpherson, honorary secretary; Bert Walker; A. J. Lucas, honorary secretary; - postally unused

Postcard showing caricatures on and around a bridge early - 'Festive Barney 1907 The Boys - Abbey Bridge' - postally unused; - on the rear is written: 'NE Cyclists meet - bottom left O - D. Macpherson O - Bert Walker O-A. J. Lucas'

Postcard showing the ruins of Barnard Castle - early 20th century - published by D. Sinclair of Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused

Postcard showing the a gasometer, County Bridge, River Tees and ruined castle at Barnard Castle - early 20th century - published by D. Sinclair of Middleton in Teesdale; - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 8 April 1907; - addressed to Messrs M. Pears & Co Stationers, Bank, Barnard Castle; - message: 'Dear Sirs I hope to have the pleasure of calling upon you tomorrow (Tuesday) when the favour of your order's will oblige. Yours & c. D. Sinclair'

Postcard showing the castle ruins, River Tees and County Bridge at Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Horsemarket, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Interior St Mary's church, Barnard Castle' taken from the nave looking east - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 14 June 1909; - addressed to Miss Sara Bell, c/o Mrs Atkinson, 2 West Terrace, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington; - message: 'Many thanks for your letter. I hope you will not be long ¿ you can come for you holidays ask Mrs G. to let you have them soon. Today is simply lovely. We can do without a fire in the sitting room. I suppose you will be seeing F.D. & J.C. to night. I hope he still has his cuffs. I am sending by this post to Mrs Wallis Smith. With love AA'

Postcard: 'St Mary's church, Barnard Castle' external, taken from the south-east - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 13 June 1909; - addressed to Miss Sara Bell, c/o Mrs Atkinson, 2 West Terrace, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington; - message: 'Am sorry I had not time to write for a letter on Sunday. Many thanks for yours. Is C ¿? Come for all your holidays ¿ let me know when they are. With love from A. Andrew'

Postcard showing Barnard Castle railway station early and horse-drawn coach 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Barnard Castle Station King's Head Hotel coach N. E. R. closed 1964'

Postcard showing the Market Cross in Barnard Castle early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the aqueduct bridge and castle ruins at Barnard Castle early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 16 May 1910; - addresses to Miss L. Foster, 21 Buxton Street, Newcastle on Tyne; - message: 'Wishing you many happy returns of the day. Yours truely Ethel'

Postcard: 'War memorial Barnard Castle' early 20th century - behind the businesses of Mrs Nelson, fancy repository, 82a Galgate, E. A. Metcalfe, photographer and J. Wright, cab proprietor, 82a Galgate - postally unused

Postcard: 'Mar 31st 1917 Airman visits Barnard Castle' - postally unused; - the scene shows a crowd and a B.E.2c biplane; - on the reverse a photocopy extract from the Teesdale Mercury of 4 April 1917: 'An observation biplane, journeying from Glasgow to the south, came down on the Demesnes on Friday afternoon. The machine, which remained overnight under the shadow of the Spring Lodge walls, was the object of much curious attention, a large number witnessing its departure at half-past ten o'clock on Saturday morning. Private J. G. Harris, of the local Volunteers, was the first guard mounted on Friday night while the modern machine was down'.

Postcard: 'Coronation George V June 22nd 1911 Barnard Castle' - showing a large crowd with flags outside James Harris, grocer and china dealer, 1 Horsemarket; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Hospital Demonstration, Barnard Castle 1910' - showing a brass band parading down a street; - postally unused

Postcard showing a young woman sitting on a chair - early 20th century - postally unused; - possibly related to D/WFH/Im/B 2/6/5 and/or D/WFH/Im/B 2/6/6

Postcard showing a woman in a rural sitting standing with a chair - early 20th century - postally unused; - possibly related to D/WFH/Im/B 2/6/4 and/or D/WFH/Im/B 2/6/6

Postcard showing a young woman standing - early 20th century - postally unused; - possibly related to D/WFH/Im/B 2/64 and D/WFH/Im/B 2/6/5

Postcard showing a woman seated outside with a Border Collie - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'Miss Ada Coatsworth and her pet dog' 'ex Bill Heyes 30/8/2008' and 'Ada Miriam Coatsworth b. 13 Jan 1893 d. Sept 1993'

Postcard showing two young women, one sitting, one standing - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing two young girls, one sitting on a table, one standing - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Miss Walker'

Postcard showing an older man sitting outside with a Border Collie - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Taken Oct 1907. F. W. Walker M. B & M. C. etc. a Mining Engineer'

Postcard of a young women, head and upper body only - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of a group of men at a function - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 19 June 1912; - addressed to Mrs Emmerson, Chapel Road, Alston, Cumberland; - message: 'We hope all are quite well have got a lot of ruins etc here. Tell your mother that M Sull.. that lives near the Post Office is dead also Mr & Mrs Sedgewick down the Bridge Lane & Wm Collison mason's son. Kind regards to all yours trult Ann Brown'

Postcard: 'British Red Cross Society, Upper Teesdale Detachment Challenge Cup competition at Startforth Hall July 31st 1913' - showing nurses bandaging a volunteer with crowd looking on; - postally unused

Postcard showing a house across a bridge - 'nr Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle; - addressed to Mrs Allison, 36 North Bridge Street, Sunderland; - message: The Grove. Just arrived & enjoyed a nice cup of tea. Country looks lovely. This is from us all to wish all our dear friends at 36 a very happy & prosperous New Year. Still hope to see you here tomorrow. Much love from all B'

Postcard: 'Honey - Manby wedding Startforth April 19th 1916' - showing the groom (in army uniform) and bride leaving church flanked by attendees; - postally unused

Postcard showing a young man on a horse with an older man on foot with three dogs - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a three layered cake - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'Wedding cake for Allison/Longstaff wedding Startforth Village Hall' - postally unused

Postcard: 'Teesdale Volunteer Corps Whitsuntide Barnard Castle 1915' - showing men in civilian dress marching down a street; - postmarked Barnard Castle 17 June 1915; - addressed to Mrs W. G. Barnes of 69 St Paul's Terrace, Holgate Road, York; - message: 'Dear Mother, I am coming home for a few days, and will be home today (Friday) the train will arrive about 2-20 afternoon. Jack is not coming with me this time as he can't get off just yet, all news when I see you can you pick anyone out on the other side love from Zillah'

Postcard: 'to Grove Park' - early 20th century - showing iron gates and heavy snow; - postally unused

Postcard showing the interior of Startforth church looking east - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing St Mary's church mission football team, Barnard Castle 1914-1915 - postally unused

Postcard showing the interior of St Mary's church, Barnard Castle, looking east - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing adults and children standing outside a large town house - early 20th century - a plaque reads: 'Bridge House Sunderland Adult Schools holiday hire', see also 2/6/37 - postally unused

Postcard showing adults and children standing outside a large town house - early 20th century - a plaque reads: 'Bridge House Sunderland Adult Schools holiday hire', see also 2/6/37 - postally unused

Postcard showing a bride and groom leaving a churchyard and being showered with rice or confetti - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of a crowd of people lining the road in Galgate, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of a man leading a horse and cart in Galgate, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - enclosed a photocopy of the image and article: 'Old style traffic. This reminder of the days when transport was more tranquil in Galgate, Barnard Castle, was loaned by Coundon. Eddie Scott of Startforth, whose grandfather is pictured on his way from the station with horse and cart'

Postcard showing Galgate, Barnard Castle in the snow - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Market day Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - a woman with a horse and buggy nearest the camera; - postally unused

Postcard showing a vicar and three choir boys standing at a church door - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs Smith, Whilson near Newport, Monmouthshire; - message: 'With every good wish for a bright Christmas New Year Whorlton, Barnard Castle Dec 23rd'; - postally unused

Postcard of a group outside a large house - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of a group outside a large house - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a woman (May queen?) on a cart, decorated and drawn by a horse in Barnard Castle - early 20th century; - in the background the Commercial Hotel, 12 Galgate - postally unused

Postcard showing the River Tees and castle ruins at Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a partly frozen River Tees with castle ruins at Barnard Castle in the background - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a large house with two women walking towards the gate - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the back is written: 'This is the front of the house' and 'The Rookery'

Postcard: 'Whitsuntide 1913 Barnard Castle' - showing a group standing and sitting outside the same house as in D/WFH/Im/B 2/6 23

Postcard of exterior of St Mary's church, Barnard Castle from the south-east - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'Monday 12.5.13 a Fine old Church' - postally unused

Postcard showing castle ruins at Barnard Castle in the snow - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'Uplands. So glad to receive your D'lton letter & to hear such good reports of Jack also of Archie's business. I expect Alice well be writing soon. Has Polly got a place yet. I expect you remember this view very well. I've sent mother our letter hope you will write her soon. Her headaches are keeping better now. We were very quiet here at Xmas I went to D'lton panto awfully good. Dearest love to all don't mention papers will send them whenever I get them in haste Maggie W. Gleave[?]'; - postally unused

Postcard showing Raby Avenue, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing commercial premises in Barnard Castle - early 20th century - probably 80-82 Galgate; - postally unused

Postcard showing the interior of St Mary's church, Barnard Castle looking east - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Barnard Castle Volunteer Training Corps, in civilian dress, at ease in a sports field - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Barnard Castle Bede Terrace' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Startforth 1917' showing a woman walking towards the camera in snow, house in the background; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowes Museum' - early 20th century - postmarked Staindrop 28 May 1912; - addressed to Mrs G. Smith, the Farm, Eastrington, Brough, Yorkshire; - message: 'Dear Aunt Hope you enjoyed you time at Halnaby I got off Monday but not till ½ past one so had not time to come into Darlington as you would have gone before I got there, went to Barnard Castle & all through this place on the P.C. Tell Uncle I was sorry I could not get to D. as I would have liked to have teased him a bit more can you make it all out hope so love from Alice'

Postcard of Staindrop church from the south in snow - early 20th century - postally unused

Studio portrait postcard of an older man holding a small calibre carbine, standing next to a stand on which is a silver trophy - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'This was Bunny Brownless. Had Hardware shop in Galgate about 80 Galgate; - postally unused

Postcard of a mano a motorcycle - BR 261 - with a woman in a sidecar - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'My Father told me to keep this, but I don't think it is of value now' and 'This was taken on Scar Top [Barnard Castle]. Driver was later found to be German spy. Photo taken in 1915'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The 3rd D. L. I. marching into Deerbolt Camp, Barnard Castle 1910' - photograph by D. Sinclair of Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Good Luck to the17th D. L. I Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 1 - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The 17th DLI leaving Barnard Castle Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 2; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postmarked Field Post Office 18 October 1915; - addressed to: E. Schofield, West Bank, Healey, Rochdale, Lancashire; - message: 'Many Happy returns of your Birthday Humph'

Postcard: the 17th DLI leaving Barnard Castle' 24 September 1915 - shown at the railway station - card 3; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Good luck to the 17th DLI - Barnard Castle Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 5; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: '17th DLI leaving Barnard Castle Sep 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 6; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The 17th DLI have a hearty send off Barnard Castle Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 9; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The 17th DLI have a hearty send off Barnard Castle Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 9; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused - identical to D/WFHIm/B 2/7/7 but the postcard has been cut in two

Postcard: 'Good luck to the 17th DLI Barnard Castle Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 10; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Good luck draft of the 17th DLI leave Barney Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 11; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Good luck to the 17th DLI - Barnard Castle Sept 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 13; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: '17th DLI leave Barney Sep 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 14; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: '17th DLI leaving Barney Sep 24th 1915 ¿Are we downhearted?¿' - shown at the railway station - card 15; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: '17th DLI leaving Barney Sep 24th 1915' - shown at the railway station - card 17; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'We are the Leicester Boys Sept 24th 1915' - marching through a rural area - card 12; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Lt Gen Plumer inspects 4th West Yorks Barnard Castle' c. 1915 - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle - card 7; - postally unused

Postcard 'Machine Gun Section 3rd DLI' - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postmarked Barnard Castle 1913[?]; - addressed to Mrs Renwick, 11 Railway Terrace, Blackhill; - message: 'Dear Mother You will notice me among this lot you never answered the letter I sent you. Your loving son Gavin. How's Geordie'; - also written on the reverse: 'Deerbolt Camp, Barnard Castle'

Postcard: 'Whit Monday Barnard Castle 1915' - showing soldiers marching along a street; - postally unused

Postcard showing two sergeants and two women in a field - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing four soldiers, two sitting, two standing, in a field - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

- Postcard: 'On His Majesty's Service, are we downhearted? ¿Noa¿' - c. 1915 - troops sitting on a cart which bears the legend: 'A. Newsome's electrical jumping horses' and in a street in Barnard Castle; - on the reverse is written: 'Newsomes organised the Meet fun fair for over 30 years (Teesdale Mercury)' - postally unused

Postcard showing a military band marching down a street - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'DLI on Galgate Barnard Castle'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Departure for Home! 1st Durham Royal Engineers Volunteers Barnard Castle 1906' - postmarked Aldershot (Hampshire) 23 July 1906; - addressed to Joe Deans, 25 Dock Street East, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear Joe just a few lines hoping this finds you all well at home as it leaves me well a present and hoping you have plenty of work and are still at Lans yard. We are now getting ready for some more field training it is called Ceremonial training every soldier in Aldershot goes on it. Well this is a post card of the Jarrow engineer volunteer Band my uncle sent me it they were at Newcastle when the king was there you know Joe that I have seen him and General French you can see him every day if you wanted to see him this is all at present hoping this finds you all well at Sunderland. Tel ¿ I was asking about her your ¿ David'

Postcard showing soldiers in a field - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: Aug 1910 ¿B¿ Company 4th Bn Special reserve Durham Light Infantry Deerbolt Camp Barnard Castle Co Durham'; - postally unused

Postcard showing a military band and soldiers marching in Market Place, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - businesses include John Guy, grocer, 20 Market Place and Angel Hotel; - postally unused

Postcard showing soldiers marching along Galgate, Barnard Castle - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing soldiers with colours on parade - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - on the reverse is written: 'With best wishes for Christmas & the New Year from Mrs Kenneth Leather' and a note 'Barnard Castle 4th (R) DLI July 1914'

Postcard probably showing the same parade as D/WFH/Im/B 2/7/26 - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'warrant Officer, Staff Sergeants and Sergeants 4th D. L. I. Barnard Castle 1907'; - photograph by D. Sinclair, Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Presentation of colours to 3rd Battalion D.L.I. by Lord Durham' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Military Funeral 3rd D.L/I. Barnard Cast Bathing Fatality Tees June 15th 1913' - showing a company parading through a street with a substantial crowd; - photograph by J. H. Skipper of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Band Durham Light Infantry' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Presentation of Colours 3rd Durham Light Infantry Militia' - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'c. 1906 3rd (Sunderland) Volunteer Battalion, DLI'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Presentation of Colours 3rd Durham Light Infantry Militia. 2' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: '17th DLI leaving Barnard castle Sep 24th 1915 6' - photographed by J. H. Skipper, Barnard Castle - postmarked 20 October 1915; - addressed to Mrs Schofield, West Bank, Healey, Rochdale, Lancashire; - message: '17 10/15 no time to write again but this is better than nothing. Will try & find time to slip you a line to-morrow. I have had no parcel from Irene, do you know I she sent one as I ought to write? With best love to all Humps'

Postcard: 'God's Bridge, Bowes' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son of West Auckland; - postally unused; - different view to D/WFH/Im/B 3/1/12

Postcard: 'Scene of the Stainmore Outrage' - 1909 - the outrage was the ritual humiliation of the vicar - Rev John G. Lax - for courting a young woman despite being married and with a family, the two were intercepted by a crowd whilst crossing the stile shown in the photograph; - postally unused; - see also D/WFH/Im/B 3/1/3

Postcard: 'Stainmore Outrage. Ropes with which the Vicar was bound to the gate' - 1909 - postally unused; - see also D/WFH/Im/B 3/1/2

Postcard showing the exterior of Bowes church from the north-west - early 20th century - photograph by J. B. Smithson of Wensleydale Studios, Leyburn (Yorkshire); - postmarked Bowes 17 August 1907; - addressed to Miss A. Forster c/o Mrs Moffat, Park Lea, Kendal (Westmorland); - message: 'This is Bowes church just beneath the belfry is a grave stone of two young people. The young lady died broken hearted on hearing that her lover had been killed & were both buried together. Blackie Ginger were alright when I left Kendal looks a very nice place with love Gertie'

Postcard: 'River Greta, Bowes' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postmarked Bowes; - addressed to Miss C. A. Flower, Old Hall, Newnham College, Cambridge; - 'Bowes 29-x-17 Thak you so much for your long interesting letter. I enjoyed it and am glad you are having a nice time. We came here for the weekend in spite of wintry weather and it is glorious. With love E. M. L.'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 3/1/6

Postcard: 'River Greta, Bowes' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 3/1/5

Postcard: 'Do-the-boys Hall, Bowes' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowes Moor Hotel 4 miles west of Bowes' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the river and rocky countryside at Bowes - early 20th century - postmarked Bowes 1920; - addressed to Miss Nance Archer, The Bungalow, Wood Hill, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne; - message: 'I am having a nice holiday not a lot of sunshine so far but it is fair & warm love from Nancy'

Postcard: 'Dotheboys Hall, Bowes' - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright of Stockton on Tees; - message: 'My Dear Grandaughter You will see we have got to Bowes. Your Father can tell you what this Place was once as he will have hirde us talke about it, hoping this finds you well we are having nice weather so fare I shall have to write to your Mother & Father so I remain yours affectined Granma & Aunt J & E Raw I wish you had been with us'.; - postally unused

Postcard showing Gilmonby Mill, Bowes - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 13 March 1906; - addressed to Mrs Brown, 6 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington; - message: 'My Dear Auntie Thank you for P. C. pleased to hear you are all well. Hope you will like this view I have been to School this afternoon. Love from Daddie & Mother & lots of kisses from Joyce'

Postcard: 'God's Bridge, Bowes' - early 20th century - postmarked 16 January 1907; - addressed to Richard Hallam, Crow Nest, Austwick, Lancaster; - message: 'Wednesday Just had a run over to Bowes with Ann the roads are good. F'

Postcard: 'Dotheboys Hall, Bowes, Yorks' - early 20th century - published by Photo Precision, St Albans (Hertfordshire); - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Greta, Bowes - early 20th century - copyright LL; - addressed to Mrs Varey, Greenside, Staincross, Barnsley, Yorkshire; - message: 'Unicorn Hotel, Bowes 11.8.28 Had a nice run to here yesterday. 100 miles. Chas Dickens stayed at this old house. Dotheboys School was at Bowes. Thunder storm in the night & raining this morning. Hope it clears. Wish you were with us send love Emma. Cleared had a lovely walk just off again'.

Colour postcard: 'Bowes church, near Barnard Castle' seen from the south-west - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Advertising postcard for Dotheboys Hall, Bowes - mid-20th century - Telephone Bowes 44, proprietor: C. Laws; - on the reverse is written: 'Bowes is a delightful Village, well known for its Castle and Dotheboys Hall - the Hall made famous by Dickens' Book - "NICHOLAS NICKLEBY" In the book Dotheboys Hall was a school kept by a Mr. Wackford Squeers, and Nicholas Nickleby cam as an assistant Master. There are many beautiful places to visit within easy reach of Dotheboys Hall, including Eggleston Abbey, Sir Walter Scott's Cave, High Force, Bowes Museum, and many more. Barnard Castle 4 miles Kirkby Stephen 18 miles Scotch Corner 15 miles Penrith 34 miles'

Postcard: 'Do-the-boys Hall, Bowes - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of Bowes railway station - early 20th century - addressed to: Miss E. Waterfield, The Knowe, Dawlish, South Devon; - 'Arrived after good journey. This is a picture of the station at Bowes where I used to live. Gran will tell you all about it I send you both love & lots of kisses and hope you are a good girl from Mother'; - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 3/2/2

Postcard of Bowes railway station - early 20th century - photograph J. H. Skipper, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing a rural lane running over a bridge - early 20th century - addressed to John Thorp Newby, 9 Salem Terrace, Sunderland; - message: 'You will think that I have forgotten you, but better late than never. You look very well on your donkey. We have been away for the week end had a ripping time @ Wist hope you are well'

Postcard of the church door at Bowes - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the exterior of Bowes church seen from the north-west - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the interior of Bowes church looking east - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the main street - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Greta Bowes' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of the churchyard at Bowes - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap, February, 1929' - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/12

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave, Middleton' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 28 May 1906; - addressed to Miss J. Forster, Bradley Cottage, Wolsingham; - message: 'I will be at home tomorrow perhaps this will be to later'

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap, Upper Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale; - addressed to Miss Foster, 23 Warwick Avenue, Beeston, Nottinghamshire; - message: 'Every thing O. K. here, including the weather. Yours A. E. A. (How is Rusty)'

- postmarked Barnard Castle; - addressed to Mr & Mrs Forster, 6 Kits Well Road, Lanchester; - message: 'High Force, Teesdale, Dear Fr & Mother, I write this by the road side on a hike (in red hot weather). We hiked across from St John's Chapel to H. Force then down the Tees to Winch Bridge past any amount of water falls & beautiful scenery. Everyone enjoying it. Joseph'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by G. T. Thompson, Post Office, Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by J. Langstaff, Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Staple Crag near Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by J. Langstaff, Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Near Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked 4 October 1923; - addressed to Mrs Elsdon, 20 Buck Avenue, Balkwell, North Shields; - message: 'Dear Nancy Florrie & I will be pleased to come down on Sunday. We will probably walk down after Sunday School arriving about 3.30. Yours aye Florrie'

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked July 1930; - addressed to Mr Wilf Brown, c/o Mrs Brooke, 66 Forgate Street, Stafford; - message: 'Dear Will expect to arrive Manchester about 6-20 pm get train as soon after as possible write Jim about coming on Saturday. Alice'

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Walter Benton & Company, 138 George Street, Glasgow; - postally unused; - the same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/27

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave Stream & Falls, Middleton in Teesdale - early 20th century - copyright LL; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap, February, 1929' - addressed to Miss J. Ellison, 16 Plessy Crescent, Whitley Bay, Northumberland; - message: 'Thursday 23rd, Dear Thelma, Do you know this place, you were there the day we went to Winch Bridge, but if course we didn't see the snow like this. It must look like Fairyland here in the winter. I do hope you enjoy your holiday and have fine weather love Maud' - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/1

Postcard: 'Little Force near Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked 21 July 1919; - addressed to Mrs Creerie, 8 Sandwell Crescent, West Hampstead, London NW6

Postcard showing Salmon Leap - early 20th century - postmarked 27 July 1908; - addressed and postally used but no message; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/4

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge Middleton in Teesdale - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Company Limited of Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/16

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge Middleton in Teesdale - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Company Limited of Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/15 but in sepia

Postcard: 'View near Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century; - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 13 August 1921; - addressed to Mrs Johnson, 220 Maxwell Street, South Shields; - message: 'Dear Grandma, We are having a fine time but a lot of rain, there is a lot of nuts this year with love Gladys'

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap, River Tees, Middleton in Teesdale' mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London; - postmarked 28 July 1958; - addressed to Miss M. McLin, 20 Frank Street, Fulwell, Sunderland; - message: 'Maureen, Weather so far been good. I haven't played tennis or done anything but walk. Uncle Ted and Auntie Betty have come up today. See you on Tuesday best wishes Jennifer. Hope you enjoyed your holiday'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Winch Bridge, Barnard Castle, Middleton in Teesdale' early 20th century - published by Walter Benton & Company, 138 George Street, Glasgow; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Newbiggin' - early 20th century - copyright Lillywhite Ltd, Sowerby Bridge (Yorkshire); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale; - addressed to Miss Hawkins, 219 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire; - message: 'No. 2. Bridge also over Tees. So pleased to hear from you. Our new numbers are fine. Fanny! 219 Pantiles, there must be more than that number on your roof. Please have them counted. One more question - was Hamlet mad? The other H is. Love to Mrs K and grandfather. F. M.'

Postcard: 'Teesdale Winch Bridge' - mid-20th century - copyright Judges Limited, Hastings (Sussex); - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Salmon Leap, Winch Bridge nr Middleton in Teesdale' mid-20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Company Limited of Reigate (Surrey); - postmarked 1 August 1967; - addressed to Miss E. Knott, 133 Upper George Street, Willington Quay on Tyne; - message: 'Dear Ethel, Hoping this finds you keeping well. Have not been so myself, my right foot has & still is giving me a lot pain. We are at the Cottage & enjoying the rest weather has been quite good. Had a lovely day with Geo Brothers on Friday. Went to Bishop Auckland, Middleton in Teesdale & High Force. The country was beautiful. Love from Marion'

Postcard showing the Salmon Leap, Middleton in Teesdale - early 20th century - copyright Photochrom Company Ltd, Graphic Works, Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused - the same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 4/1/10

Postcard: 'Gibsons Cave, Newbiggin' - early 20th century - postally unused

Advertising postcard: 'Middleton in Teesdale - Winch Bridge' - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'High Force & Cauldron Snout Waterfalls Visitors on their way to the above celebrated waterfalls should ask for M. A. PARKIN'S (late John Coltman's) CONVEYANCES. Brakes. Waggonettes. Dog Carts, &c. let out on hire to any part of the district. Large Picnic and Pleasure Parties arranged for on reasonable terms. NOTE THE ADDRESS M. A. PARKIN (late JOHN COLTMAN) Market Place, Middleton in Teesdale. Telegrams: ¿PARKIN, MISSLETON-IN-TEESDALE¿.

Colour postcard: 'Gibson's cave. Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs J. W. Morton, 22 Fenwick Row, Boldon Colliery; - message: '10 Box Terrace Middleton in Teesdale 21 April Received parcel last week with many thanks. I will write letter later. This is all at present hoping you are both keeping better. With Love & kind regards to all From Your Friend Lizzie'

Postcard showing Winch Bridge before its collapse, and the River Tees - early 20th century - published by Photochrom Co. Ltd., London; - postally unused

Postcard of Winch Bridge looking along the bridge with a man on the opposite bank - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of Winch Bridge - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of a low waterfall with a young couple sitting on the bank - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard of a lake or reservoir - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a timber fence and a gate - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard of Winch Bridge and the river with two men standing on the bridge - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winchbridge Falls, River Tees' - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Co. Ltd., Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Little Force, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Colour postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - Stoddart's Series, photograph by [Edward Albert] Metcalfe of Barnard Castle; - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 5 December 1907; - addressed to Mr Whitfield, 90 Thornton Street, Darlington; - message: many thanks for Parcel we received all right love to all hope you are keeping better E W'

Postcard: 'On the Tees, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Fishermans Pool, River Tees, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - on the reverse is written 'From C. Blake - December 2005'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - on the reverse is written: 'net view looking towards High Force c. 1920'

Colour postcard: 'The Winch Bridge, River Tees. Near Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Hills, Sunderland; - addressed to Miss E. Dawson, in care of Mathew Dawson, Hope Street, Crook; - message: on the front: 'lane Head Middleton in Teesdale June 8/6/1904' on the reverse: 'And you and down you love you and love I It will up me F. that see read lee'

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave' - mid-20th century - photographer H. W. Lancaster, Darlington; printers Dressers of Darlington; - on the front is printed: 'Four and a half miles from Middleton in Teesdale, on Bow Lees Beck; and half a mile from Bow Lees Bridge. Apparently called cave because the rock is worn away behind the fall'; - postally unused

Colour postcard: 'Middleton in Teesdale - Winch Bridge' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 2 June 1909; - addressed to Mrs Wadley, 102 Philip Street, Newcastle; - message: 'Enjoying ourselves as well as we can S C'

Colour postcard: 'The Salmon Leap Near Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Hills, Sunderland; - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 17 April 1906; - addressed to Mrs Shell, 42 Devonshire Place, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne; - message: 'Mrs Shell My sister is not coming till the quarter past six train at night from Barnard Castle as I will come with her M A Hunt'

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap, Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century - Valentine's Series; - postmarked Middleton-in-Teesdale 1917; - addressed to: Mrs Dobson, 20 Trevethick Street, Bensham, Gateshead; - message: 'Will be home Sat. sometime so if any letters come Friday do not send them on. Yours Eric'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century - Frith's Series; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton-in-Teesdale 12 June 1916; - addressed to Miss A. Steven, 1 Norham Place, Jesmond (Northumberland); - message: 'Passed this by motor this afternoon and been to High Force & done a lot of climbing, played golf this morning. Such a glorious time going again to-night. Lily'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Teesdale' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Ethel Herdman, The Liberal Club, Alston, Cumberland; - message: 'Sorry you did not come on Sunday I expected you & your mother come soon got your Feather's card the other morning Mary Temple'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century - on the reverse is written: 'Winch Bridge was Suspension of the oldest in England. Span Tees. 2 miles below High Force. This is same Tees flows into North Sea at Middlesbro or Stockton'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century; - The Wrench Series; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 2 August 1909; - addressed to Miss Bessie Elliott, The Foundry, Castle Eden; - message: 'Pip-pop Will'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 20 July 1911; - addressed to Miss E. Seale, 9 Avignon Road, Stockley, London SE; - message: 'Middleton Dear Matta We are just on our way to Durham tonight, returning from High Force. Grand weather from Wil' - the same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 4/2/3

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 11 August 1909; - addressed to Mrs Shepherd, The Foundry, Castle Eden; - message: 'Wednesday Having a good time Willie'; - the same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 4/2/2

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused; - addressed to Sergeant Morton, Police Station, 22 Fenwick Street, Boldon Colliery; - message: 'Sincerely wishing your Family A Merry Xmas and A bright and prosperous New Year From your loving Father Aaron Morton'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 15 August 1910; - addressed to Mrs Jackson, 8 Robinson Street, Sunderland; - message: 'Sunday Dear Mother, arrived quite safe. It is lovely here today. I met Alicia Wrightson at the station and we got a ride up to Parkins and left my bag there. She sent it up but I did not get it until this morning. There is a very nice girl staying from N/castle. Just going in for dinner. Love from Lillie'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Carlin, 35 Roker Baths Road, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear Nell, Baby says if she does not come down to see you, you have to come up to see her. It is pouring of rain to day and she cant get out. We have had some splendid walks, baby is a very good walker. With love from Baby'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge Middleton-in-Teesd' - early 20th century - postmarked 30 August 1915; - addressed to Miss M. Peart, 10 Cradock Street, Bishop Auckland; - message: 'Arrived here all right having a good time Bella'

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Salmon Leap Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Bowlees Bridge and Beck near Middleton' - postmarked 24 August 1911; - addressed to Mr L. C. R. Surtees, Chemist, 7 Gillygate, York; - message: 'Wednesday 10 pm Many thanks for your great condescension in sending card. The photo is a very good one. Have you wasted the gold in riotous living yet? This is where we were yesterday afternoon, hope to go to Barnard Castle by the 8.16 train in the morning. Am sending (with this post) pc to Morpeth. Algy is at Pleswick[?]'

Postcard: 'Lower Force near Winch Bridge, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked Durham 19 July 1912; - addressed to Miss A. Cooper, Newcastle House, Morpeth (Northumberland); - message: 'You should have gone with me. I had a grand time. I'll square J. for my next trip. Fancy canoodling on the nook here. Tony'

Postcard: 'Lower Falls Middleton' - early 20th century - postally unused; - message: 'Dear Mary You will be very cross'

Postcard: 'Gibson's Cave Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Winch Bridge, Middleton-in-Teesdale' - early 20th century; - postmarked Middleton-in-Teesdale 1 September 1914; - addressed to Mrs Temple, 43 Hilda Terrace, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street; - message: 'Dear Mother Thanks for letter this morning. I am much better there is not many signs of war up here. The pattern is in the box it has a piece of striped material tied round it, if there is not much work I might as well stay here a bit. I am still at Annie's but am going to Aunt S. on Friday she has asked me to stay with them a bit. You can tell the girl I will make the dress as soon as I come back if I stay next week we can do it in time. I am enjoying myself a treat got to know a nice chap with a motor cycle am going to High Force on Thurs. Hope all are well best love to all Mollie'

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Middleton in Teesdale, Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - published by The Photochrom Company Ltd, Graphic Works, Tunbridge Wells (Kent); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Middleton in Teesdale' - mid-20th century - published by Francis Frith & Company Ltd, Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout (Teesdale)' - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Upper Teesdale 200 feet of Cascades, Cauldron Snout' - mid-20th century - photograph by J. F. Lawrence; - published by E. D. Walker & Wilson Ltd., Darlington; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Middleton in Teesdale' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Middleton' - early 20th century - postmarked 8 September 1910; - addressed to Miss Clark, Post Office, Steel, Hexham, Northumberland; - message: 'Middleton 12 noon. Had a champion ride this morning about 13 miles J. C.'

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Francis Frith & Company Ltd, Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout in Spate, Durham' - early 20th century - published by Photo Precision, St Albans (Hertfordshire); - postally unused

Postcard showing Cauldron Spout - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Falcon Clints, Upper Teesdale - early 20th century; - published by Yeoman of Barnard Castle; - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'Below Teesside mines', 'The Weel nr Cauldron Snout (before Cow Green Res)'

Postcard: 'Falcon Clints, Upper Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard sized photograph showing 'Road to Cauldron Snout near Langdon Beck Teesdale 13/9/34'; - printed by J. Roberts & Company - 45 The Head Row, Leeds (Yorkshire), 28 Eldon Street, Barnsley (Yorkshire), 47 Daisy Hill, Dewsbury (Yorkshire), 38 Baxtergate, Doncaster (Yorkshire), 4 High Street, Oldham (Lancashire), 39 King Street, Huddersfield (Yorkshire)

Postcard showing Cauldron Snout with three men nearest the camera - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Crossfell, source of River Tees' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Lawton, 47 Hawthorne Road, Redcar (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear May I am having a lovely time, and thinking of you at work. Sorry to say I've blood-poison in my leg but hope it will be better Love Stella'

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, New Bridge' - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'now under Cow Green Res.'

Postcard: 'The Bridge, Cauldron Snout, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Francis Frith * Company Ltd of Reigate (Surrey); - addressed to Mrs A. Hesling, Edgar Allen & Co Ltd., Imperial Steel Works, P. O. Box 93, Sheffield (Yorkshire); - message: 'Wed Good food, good company good fireside, terrible weather. Sunday wads a fine day but that's all up to now. Be seeing you Doris'

Postcard: 'The Weald, Upper Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Weald, Upper Teesdale' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Trowsdale, 'Suncroft', North Road, Dipton; - message: 'Middleton in Teesdale We are just finishing a fortnight's hol. here. The weather has been very mixed but we have had some lovely outings. Yesterday we were looking at this view of the Tees above Cauldron Snout - it is glorious. When are you going to pay us a visit? Ruth is coming on Aug 30 for a week & Edith & Daphne may be with us the previous week. Love to all Vera'

Postcard: 'Upper Teesdale above Langdon Beck' - mid-20th century - photograph by J. F. Lawrence; - published by E. D. Walker & Wilson Ltd, Darlington; - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 5/1/23

Postcard: 'Upper Teesdale above Langdon Beck' - mid-20th century - photograph by J. F. Lawrence; - published by E. D. Walker & Wilson Ltd, Darlington; - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 5/1/22

Postcard: 'High Cup Nick, Teesdale' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'High Cup Nick, Teesdale' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'High Cup Nick, Middleton in Teesdale' - mid-20th century - published by Francis Frith & Company Ltd, Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'High Cup Gill' - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Cauldron Snout, Teesdale' - early 20th century - published by Valentine & sons; - postmarked 2 October 1911; - addressed to Miss M. Flatt, c/o Mrs Elgood, 60 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire; - message: 'Dear Mabel, I have arrived back at School once more and am having a hell time. I suppose you ken this place don't yer. It aint far from here, I hope you had a fine time last night with Shrimpy Long or the Shuffler. I expect us will have had two or three P.C. from Floss lately aint yer love frer M.H.A.'

Postcard showing Cauldron Snout - early 20th century - message [on the front]: 'Sept 2 On crossing the stream for the second time, the enemy meanwhile watching from the bank, a sad disaster occurred to all the event, this disaster was solely due to the unwieldy ¿ of the impedimenta'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Source of River Tees and Crossfell' - early 20th century - postmarked 24 December 1931; - addressed to Mrs Brown, Low Green, Mickleton, Yorkshire; - message: 'Just a line to wish you a Happy Xmas. Please thank Edie & Doris for pretty card & good wishes. I have a calendar for you but as it is rather large I wont send it by post in case it gets crushed. Yrs in great haste F. E. D.'

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout Middleton' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout Middleton' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout Middleton' - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on reverse: 'Probably card by F. Spraggon'

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - postally unused; - the same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 5/3/2

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Middleton in Teesdale' - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 2 August 1920; - addressed to Miss E. Brettill, 151 Hylton Street, Sunderland; - message: '28 Queen St, Barnard Castle, Dear Ethel, Having a lovely time and a fine cottage all to ourselves got a key to come in when we like. Hope you have a good time at the treat. Love from the girls; - the same photograph of D/WFH/Im/B 5/3/1

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Bridge, Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - postally unused; - the same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 5/3/5

Postcard: 'The Bridge, Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 16 October 1912; - addressed to Mrs J. W. Lee, Hill Crest, Prudhoe-on-Tyne (Northumberland); - message: '15/10/12 Wythers Hill. Dear Mrs Lee I hope you will accept from me hearty congratulations with best wishes for happiness and prosperity your sincerely P. Coatsworth'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 5/3/4

Postcard: 'The Bridge, Cauldron Snout - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cauldron Snout, Sept 19th 1911' showing eleven people posed at the snout - early 20th century; - postally unused

Postcard: 'High Cup Nick' - early 20th century; - postally unused

Postcard: 'High Cup Nick' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cow Green, Upper Teesdale' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Falcon Clints near Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Weel near Cauldron Snout' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Crossfell from Yadd Moss' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Source of the Tees, Crossfell' - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 16 September 1910; - addressed to Miss E. Stewart, 3 South Hill Crescent, Sunderland; - message: 'Gone out visiting. It is such a lovely day & nothing very special needing doing so I am here Middleton. King's Walk, Prices yesterday at R. 8/6 - 36/- lambs'; - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 5/3/15

Postcard: 'The source of the Tees, Crossfell' - early 20th century - postally unused; - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 5/3/14

Postcard showing a group of five adult sitting beside cascades - early 20th century - postally unused; - message: 'Here's to the Day of Days July 16th 1911'

Postcard: 'High Cup Nick' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Source of the Tees, Crossfell' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Slack' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss L. Clark, 29 Howden Terrace, Corporation Road, Darlington; - message: 'Came Home last night been to Doctors this afternoon had a walk round but were not in Arthur'

Postcard: 'Young Mens Hall Copley 1916' - showing a mixed group; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Copley Woods' with two girls in the middle distance - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Olive Watson, Barn Bank, Middleton in Teesdale; - message: 'Dear Olive I have got this P. C. off Vic. to send to you & hope you like it. I was pleased to hear from you last week, but you did not send me any news, so you must write again soon. I think it is time you were coming to stay with us again, but you don't seem to be anxious about coming. I gave your letter & P. C. to J. Brown & I expect she has written back to you before this, so I must close with love to all from mother'

Postcard: 'Woodland' showing a street with houses - early 20th century - written on the reverse: 'What do you think of Woodlands?' '1.9.12' - postally unused

Postcard: 'Lynesack Church' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Lead Mill, Copley' - early 20th century - postmarked 23 October 1913; - addressed to Miss Firbank, Redworth Road, New Shildon; - message: 'Dear Mary I am spending the day at South Side today it is lovely weather. I have heard of a card at Lynburn for me, but have not seen it yet. Hoping all are well. I suppose A. M. is just alive Albert was at Hamsterley yesterday. Love to all M. J. F.'

Postcard showing the village street in Copley - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Atkinson, The Mill, Mickleton, Darlington; - message: 'Dear Sarah, Received you letter this morning. Have sent the Bottle off today hoping they will find it of great Service, will write a letter in a day or two. Keeping fairly well at present trusting you are the same. Fred'.

Postcard of Butterknowle branch of Bishop Auckland Industrial Co-operative Flour & Provision Society Ltd - early 20th century - with staff outside; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cockfield Viaduct' also showing railway, trucks and industrial structures - early 20th century - postmarked 27 March 1911; - addressed to Mrs J. W. Kirby, Wodencroft, Goldsmid Road, Tonbridge (Kent); - message: 'My dear Nellie, You will think me very unkind in not writing to let you know we have moved sooner, but I have been so busy. I only wish we had all put straight. It was an awful wet day when we moved we all got cold. I feel about knocked up. C has been very poorly this week was off work two days. We have got a nice New House but it is very damp yet. It has not got a Name yet as I am sending you the address we use at present Nr Schools, Cornforth, Cornforth Lane. Hope you are keeping better & also John & Jimmy & Baby are all well. Kind love to you all from your loving Sister Polly'.

Postcard showing Lynesack church, externally from the south-east - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs C. Reed at Whitwoods Rectory, Normanton, Yorkshire; - message: 'Friday Dearest Lovely day yesterday. Long walk up Weardale lovely scenery and trees glorious in Autumn colours, with pretty Mountain Stream and much green grass. Bishop and family very nice and kind. Chris'.

Postcard showing the altar of Lynesack church - early 20th century; - postmarked 29 August 1906; - addressed to Miss F. Wilkinson, High Lynburn, Woodland, Butterknowle; - message: 'Arrived here safe furniture landed yesterday morning but did not take them off until today hoping you all keep well be sure & get another box of R Jimmie'

Postcard: 'Randolph Colliery' - early 20th century - postmarked Bishop Auckland 12 July 1907; - addressed to Miss H. Watson, The Cottage, Sulby Lodge, Sibbertoft (Northamptonshire); - message: 'New Moor Lodge July 12th 07. Dear Cousin, I receive your postcard this morning, also the letter post card about a fortnight ago. My postcard album is now full. I have 153 postcards hoping this will find you all well, my father is talking of going to Thirsk on Monday and is going to take me with him. We are all quite well with love to you all from all here. I remain your loving cousin Nellie Hull'

Postcard: showing Lynesack church from the south - early 20th century - postmarked Butterknowle 21 October 1910; - addressed to Miss J. Firbank, Redworth Road, New Shildon; - message: 'My dear Julia, just a line or two hoping they will find you all well as it leaves us all well at present you must forgive me for being so long in writing I have intended many a time but have kept putting off & off we have had a weeks holiday started on Monday again will write soon with love to all your loving cousin A. Wilkinson'

Postcard: 'Slack, Butterknowle' showing an industrial landscape - early 20th century - published by G. Wilkinson, Butterknowle; - postmarked 2 September 1913; - addressed to Mrs J. W. Ratcliffe, 2 Moor Side, Daisy Hill, Bradford (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear Mother having a very good time over here. Had tea at Cissie Dowsons on Saturday went to Cockfield show at night Wend to John Heads on Monday going to Daisy's on Wednesday. They all tell me I am like Grandmother. It is a nise place. I have not had a card from home yet Miriam'

Postcard showing a wooded bank and a cottage below in the middle distance, possibly Tees Mill - early 20th century - postally unused; - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland

Postcard showing a suspension bridge over a river before its failure - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 18 July 1921; - addressed to Miss Nell Lenton, Corn Market, Pontefract, Yorkshire; - message: 'My dear Nell, How are you dear? Having a glorious time here. Just going to have Tea in a garden much love Edith'

Postcard showing cliffs and trees - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone; - postally unused; - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/29

Postcard showing gardens with buildings in the distance, one with a bell cote - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 8 September 1913; - addressed to Mrs Tallentire, Lowfields, South Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen (Westmorland); - message: 'Cotherston Hope you got home alright will expect Lydia with Annie next week we are all well hope you are the same from your niece S. A.' - on the reverse is written: 'Hannah Hauxwell's great-uncle's farm'

Postcard: 'The Balder joining the Tees, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 31 August 1918; - addressed to Master Robin Tate, Billesley Manor, Alcester, Warwickshire; - message: 'This little river is so full today after the rain & is making such a fuss & noise hurrying on its way to the Tees & the sea. It is fine after 3 days very wet so we are off to the moor. A big kiss from Lawrie'

Postcard: showing a team of horses dragging a large log across the Tees, bridge in the background - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 1921; - addressed to Mr H. Waterson, 638 Burnley Road, Whitwell Bottom, Waterfoot near Manchester (Lancashire); - message: 'Dear Harry, Just a line to let you know we are having a good time. Joe's been to a match but they wouldn't finish as the ball burst. I have 5 staying at Deepdale & A has two. Hope our small boy is well with love from M.'

Postcard: 'The tinder waggon Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - showing a team of horses crossing a river with logs on a wagon; - postmarked Darlington 17 August 1936; - addressed to Mrs Pybus, 5 New Minster Road, Newcastle upon Tyne (Northumberland); - message: 'Arrived about 1. Weather quite good. Will come home Wednesday about 2. From Joyce'

Postcard: 'The Woodman's Team, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - showing a team of horses and a waggon filled with timber; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Leading timber, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - showing a team of horses pulling a wagon loaded with timber across a river; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Leading timber, Wilden Woods, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 1918; - addressed to Mr V. Lapen, 37 the Moor, Sheffield (Yorkshire); - message: 'Yours truly Lea'

Postcard: 'Sheepshearing, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a suspension bridge, the same one as in D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/20, with broken supporting ropes - 1929 - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Bridge broke Good Friday 1929'

Postcard: 'The moor gates, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/18

Postcard: 'The village stile, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - addressed to Miss Carter, Heads Farm, Chaddleworth, near Newbury, Berkshire; - message: 'Just a view of our village. I hear the Jumper is finished & a huge success many thanks to Mr & Mrs Carter & yourself for your kindness to me M. Robinson'

Postcard: 'Tees at Wilden Beck, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Tees and Balder, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Hagg, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The moor gates, Cotherstone' - mid 20th century - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/13; - postally unused

Postcard: Moor road, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle; - addressed to Mrs Walton, The Vicarage, Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire; - message: 'Shipley Terrace Easter Sunday With best Easter wishes & love to all from A. Annie We are enjoying a warm day, after many cold ones'

Postcard showing a rope bridge, the same as in D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/12, with snapped support ropes - 1929 - postally unused; - written on the reverse: ' see goal posts' and 'Cotherstone Good Friday 1929 15 injured one died'

Postcard showing the River Tees at Cotherstone - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland - postmarked 1915; - addressed to Mr & Mrs Alden, Wood Farm, Mautby, Great Yarmouth (Norfolk); - message: 'Long Bennington, Grantham Dears, How time has flown. Glorious weather. Rain badly needed all over, hope to be back for United Service, love to you both - yours as ever L. Charlton'

Postcard showing the River Tees at Cotherstone - mid-20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'April 11th 1914'

Postcard: 'The road to the Fairy Cupboard, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 1 April 1918; - addressed to Mrs J. Lapin, 37 The Moor, Sheffield (Yorkshire); - message: 'Yours truly Lea'

Postcard: 'Moor Road, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on reverse: 'April 13th 1914'

Postcard: showing a cottage and surrounding Woodland - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'June 27th 1914. On the way back from Osmond Glen'

Postcard: 'Balder Bridge, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland

Postcard: 'Percy Myre Rock, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/3

Postcard: 'The Balder Bridge, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - showing a flock of sheep on the bridge; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The bridge, Wilden Woods, Cotherstone' - early 20th century; - postmarked Cotherstone 1924; - addressed to Miss J. Arrowsmith, 23 Wesley Crescent, Shildon; - message: 'My dear Jennie, We are at Cotherstone going home tomorrow. We have had a nice quiet week, the rest has done us good. The ... got 1st prize we are pleased. Alice's friend that ... it has been here this week, he is pleased. I will write you when I get home, dear. Love from all to all ever yours May'

Postcard: 'A stormy sunset Cotherstone Moor' - mid-20th century - postmarked Darlington 26 August 1930; - addressed to Miss A. Cole at Porth Syke Farm, Fellbeck, Pately Bridge, Yorkshire; - message: 'Dear Anwyl, I've not much time to write, so just sending a P.C. Rather pretty don't you think? Must hurry to do some shopping. Hoping to hear from you Phil'

Postcard: 'Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Howbeck, Cotherstone from Mossy Pool' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing moorland and a bridge over a beck - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on reverse: 'Moor Rd on the way to Bowes'

Postcard: 'Balder, Cotherstone' showing rapids - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 25 July 1918; - addressed to Mrs Robson, 14 Co-operative Terrace, Chester Road, Sunderland; - message: c/o Mrs Robinson, Home Dale House, Cotherstone, Dear Mother We received your P.C. this morning and are glad to hear that Father has passed Grade III. The weather is just about the same as you are having, Marie would like to remain here till Monday night. But I still intend coming home on Saturday and will bring some Photos we have had taken with Me. Annie'

Postcard showing the suspension bridge at Cotherstone before its failure - early 20th century - photographer A. Marsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused

Postcard showing the moor gates on Cotherstone Moor - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 11 September 1911; - addressed to Mr Hills, near the Station, Croft Spa, Darlington; - message: 'With Mr Hills please meet at Croft the 6.40 pm train from Darlington on Monday next, for Sister Marjorie'

Postcard showing the River Tees at Cotherstone - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - addressed to E. O. Watson, 43 Benfieldside, Blackhill; - message: 'Dear O Forgot to post this in time last night - last post is at 5.15. Am leaving after tea; return via Middleton and over the fell to Stanhope. It is still jolly windy. Jack'.

Postcard: 'The Hagg, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - addressed to Miss Quinton, 15 Farrs Cottages, Bishop Auckland; - message: 'Wednesday Dear Friend thanks for letter received. Yet another view of this beautiful place. We went for a walk tonight & passed through here & as I stood on the Bridge by the river I thought how I'd love to have you with me as I know you would simply love the place we really must take a day up here. I hope to bring back some nice flowers & some heather so you needn't go to Scotland. Much love yours M. L. B.'

Postcard showing the suspension bridge before its failure - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone; - a different photograph to 7/1/2, 37, 45, 50, 58, 61 and 62 - addressed to Mrs Kitson, 6 Church Road, North Ferriby, Hull (Yorkshire); - message: 'Osmond House, Cotherstone, Darlington, 25/10/17. Dear Mrs Kitson Thanks so much for letter. I do hope you will be staying at Ferriby. I can some any time. We had a dreadful journey home last Friday. But arrived safe & sound. Tom went back Monday. Hoping to hear from you soon. With lobe to you & yours from Nance'

Postcard: 'Balder, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postmarked 13 May 1913; - addressed to Miss E. Kirby, Bowmans House, Escomb; - message: 'Dear Emma Having a good time, all staring at me I am sitting outside writing on a window sill love from Jennie' - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/43

Postcard: 'Balder, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - address and message too faded to read; - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/42

Postcard: 'River Tees, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photograph by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Suspension Bridge, Cotherstone' before its failure - early 20th century - photograph by A. E. Burn, Queen Street, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard showing River Tees at Cotherstone - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Pallet Crag near Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Hury Bridge, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Balder Grange, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked 5 September 1917; - addressed to Miss Pearce, Wing Lodge (Buckinghamshire); - message: 'Very many thanks for yours - we are returning on the 14th & shall hope to see you soon. Write me from Burnham. Hope you will get a good time & such weather as we are getting now. Quite sorry to leave'

Postcard showing the suspension bridge before its failure - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Romaldkirk Road, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cotherstone Bridge' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss J. Tyson, 17 Risca Road, Newport (Monmouthshire); - message: 'Thank you for your note. We have just walked here all along the bank of the river. Its very beautiful. We had to scramble over huge bolders. We are just starting back now. It takes about 2 hours'.

Postcard: 'Balder Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked 23 December 1913; - addressed to Mr & Mrs H. S. Marsh, 'Attersee', 64 Danecroft Road, Herne Hill, London SE; - Many many thanks for kind thought shall enjoy it. It has to be an exceedingly quiet Christmas this year but it ought to be a very happy one I've had so much kindness from all. Withy every loving wish for your happiness. I am ever your loving Auntie Bella'

Postcard: 'The Top of the Hill Cotherstone Moor Road' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 5 September 1921; - addressed to Miss Stewart, 3 South Hill Crescent, Sunderland; - message: 'Cotherstone 5th Sept been to Romaldkirk seen farm & Miss Lund. We came over the top. In haste F. A.'; - same as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/84

Postcard: 'Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd - postmarked 12 August 1911; - addressed to Miss S. Devine, Linthorpe Road, Middlesborough (Yorkshire); - message: 'Cotherstone 11/8/11 It is awfully quite here. Plenty of nice walks in the woods. Hope you are having a fine time. W. A. Smurthwaite'

Postcard: 'Cotherston where Balder tipples into Tees' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The River Tees, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss E. M. Marchant, c/o Mrs Kitchen, Hockley Cottages, Ashover (Derbyshire); - message: 'Monday Morning 11 a.m. I must add an appendix to thank you for your letter of this morning. I stupidly sealed mine down & there was no post out yesterday! We have just had hot milk & now E. K. & H. M. are busy working by the fire, where Mrs Dixon is sitting too. She & I went to Chapel last night & had quite a nice service. I do want to read ¿Sir Isumbras at the Ford¿. Margaret Ward has recommended it to me more than once. I am so glad your wet weather resources are not yet exhausted & that you are comfy all the same I hope the sun will shine out soon & cheer us all. I shall write more in a new continued tale meanwhile much love to you both R. If you have this card in your collection, will you keep it for me?'

Postcard: 'Swing bridge over the river Cotherstone' shown before its failure - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 29 August 1917; - addressed to Miss Fairbairn, Trimdon Street, Sunderland; - message: 'Just a few lines hoping you will like this view we are having a very nice time but it will soon be over now with kind regards LB'

Postcard: 'The Butter Stone, Cotherstone Moor' - early 20th century - postmarked Romaldkirk 15 April 1920; - addressed to Miss E. M. Marchant c/o Mrs Kitchen, Hockley Cottage, Ashover (Derbyshire); - message: 'Romaldkirk Ap 15th I was glad to have your card & to know that the weather was sheering up for you & that you had had some nice weather. We went to Eggleston to shop last night & 'faith was justified by works' - it was a lovely walk. This morning Billie & I have been up the Moor Rd & down to Mickleton & had glorious views over Lunedale, flecks of sunlight through the cloud chasing across the distant landscape. It is much armer. Let me know if you want me to bring anything from D'ton. Did we ever discover the right stone? Much love R'

Postcard: 'The Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss E. M. Marchant, c/o Mrs Kitchen, Hockley Cottage, Ashover (Derbyshire); - message: 'Romaldkirk 17.4.20 3.15 p.m. A lovely morning we woke to & I have so hoped the sun was shining on you too. Billie took me their new walk home from Cotherstone on the far side of the river. I can't tell you of the beauties just now! Last night we went to Folly Top & had such views up the Dale. Now I have packed & soon shall be one stage south. Much love & good wishes to you both R'

Postcard: 'Suspension Bridge, Cotherstone' before its failure - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 3 July 1914; - addressed to Mr J. George Reynoldson, 74 Queen Street, Ryhope, Sunderland; - message; 'Dear J. G. I did not send this on your birthday but expect this will do. Many o' them. Weather rather dull this morning. Raining heavy at 5 o'clock. I am however quite enjoying myself in spite of the weather. Was out yesterday with next door lodger. He was shooting. Yours Bill'

Postcard: 'Suspension Bridge, Cotherstone' before its failure - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Tees and Percy Rock from Swing Bridge, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The River Tees from the Swing Bridge, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - postmarked 27 October 1943; - addressed to Rev T. Ewbank, Wanda, Theydon Park Road, Theydon Bois, Essex; - message: 'I have sent a little parcel off to you to-day - hope it arrives O. K. as I'm no good at parcels. Hope you are both well - we are. Love R'

Postcard: 'Meeting of Balder and Tees, Cotherstone' - early 2th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd; - postmarked Barnard Castle 20 August 1913; - addressed to Mr J. Smithson, 3 Broxbourne Terrace, Chester Road, Sunderland; - message: 'c/o Mrs Gargett, Mardale Terrace, Cotherstone, Dear Tommy Having a grand time here. I see you broke you duck on Sat. Coming home on morning Sat to play against Dosh St About 80 in the shade here Yours Tommy'

Postcard: 'Meeting of Balder and Tees, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by H. Heslop, Post Office, Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Osmund's Glen, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd.; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Osmund Glen, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by H. Heslop, Post Office, Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard showing the River Balder joining the River Tees at Cotherstone - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 3 June 1922; - addressed to Mr Arkles, 26 Cleverland Road, Sunderland; - message: 'This is a glorious place. I am enjoying it so much been to Barnard Castle yesterday walked 9 miles through fields and woods & by the river side hoping to see you on Saturday early. Love from Maggie'

Postcard: 'The Balder, Cotherstone' - early 20th century; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Loading river sand Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Digging river sand Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Wilden Woods, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Quarry Cotherstone' - early 20th century - showing two men, a horse and cart; - on the reverse is written: 'Quarry in Millbank Wood'; - postally unused

Photograph of a steam locomotive pushing passenger coaches - mid-20th century - copyright photographer P. Wilson; - on the reverse is written: 'near Cotherstone'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Fairy Cupboards on the River Tees, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - printed by Heaviside Type, Sunderland; - postally unused

Colour postcard of a house, a woman, sheep, sheep dog and horse and cart - early 20th century - published by Hildesheimer & Co., Ltd., London & Manchester; - postmarked Bramhall 12 September 1907; - addressed to Miss Morris, Great Longton near Bakewell, Derbyshire; - message: '12-9-07 Just heard I am not to return for another month, so shall hope to see you when you return sometimes. With much love Yrs Evelyn'

Postcard: 'Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Abraham Hilton's Gravestone, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused -he was a tea, wine and spirit merchant of Barnard Castle and was founder of several local charities in the town, who died 1 October 1902, aged 87.

Colour postcard of the River Tees - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees

Postcard: "'Pillowed on the sand the river sleeps" Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 8 August 1921; - addressed to Miss E. Sennet, 4 New Hunwick; - message: '1 Nicholson Terr Cotherstone Dear Edith I am enjoying my holiday very much and hope you are doing the same. I hope the weather will pick up as we are staying at Cotherstone for the month. With love from Marianne'

Postcard: 'Balder Bridge, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - on the front is written: 'With kind Christmas Greetings to Mr, Mrs Davison from Mrs Walker & M & J Walton'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cotherstone waterfalls' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: '"The Top of the Hill" Cotherstone Hill Road' - early 20th century - postally unused; - copy of D/WFH/Im/B 7/54

Postcard: 'Tees, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone, 28 August 1911; - addressed to Miss Brockbank, Esdaile House, Stone Road, Loughton, Staffordshire; - message: 'Just a few lines to greet you. We have been thinking of you & we hope you will have a pleasant journey. We went into Deepdale yesterday by Cat Castle & were nicely caught in the rain. The wood looked lovely. In the morning we were at Cotherston Church. Much love Marie'

Postcard: 'General View Cotherstone' - early 20th century - Heslop's Series, E. B. & Co., Ltd.; - postmarked Cotherstone, 2 August 1911; - addressed to Mr Fred Scott, Aberdeen House, Tyne Dock, South Shields; - message: 'Wednesday. Arrived home safe. Meg was anxiously waiting my return K R sat. Cant get Sol to trade with the little green hat, shame is'nt it, suits me immense sorry I wont see you, leaving Cotherstone tonight. Do you remember this style I marked'

Postcard: 'Fairy Cupboards, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - photograph by Metcalfe, Stoddart Series, Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cotherstone Mill, Cotherstone' - early 20th century; - photograph by Metcalfe, Barnard Castle; - postmarked Darlington 18 September 1906; - addressed to Mrs Brown, 6 Woodland Terrace, Darlington; - message: 'My Dearest Auntie, Thank you very much for the p. p. c. Do you like this? I have been to School yesterday afternoon & this afternoon. Mother has been busy. Hoping you are well Love from Daddie & Mother & lots of love & kisses Joyce'

The Artistic View Lettercard - Cotherstone - early 20th century - photographs: 'West End Cotherstone'; Balder Bridge, Cotherstone'; Osmund Glen, Cotherstone; The Limes, Cotherstone Village; The Green, Cotherstone; Meeting of Balder and Tees, Cotherstone'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Red Lion, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Dels see OPH Greta Bge 1 1917 13 & 14th June 58 2 1917 17 7 18th November 3 x 65 3 1918 19th May 71 76 4 1918 Sept 29th 108 Middleton in Teesdale Co Sunderland via Bd Castle & Winston 56'

Postcard: 'The Red Lion Inn and Post Office, Cotherstone' - early 20th century; - copyright Lilywhite Ltd of Sowerby Bridge (Yorkshire); - addressed to Mrs Bell, 27 James Street, Southwick, Sunderland; - message: 'Guide Camp, Thwaitehall, Cotherstone, Yorks Dear Mother I am still enjoying myself, today (Tuesday) we are going to Eggleston to a cottage that Mrs Brydon is staying in but just out 12 in our company. We are still waiting for our dinners. Oh its windy today from May. Did you get my letter?

Postcard: 'Red Lion Inn Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'Walked from Cotherstone to Richmond & Back (38½ miles) Wed. 22nd June '27. Mon April 9th 28 Heaton to Rothbury by Whalton 30 miles'

Postcard: 'Red Lion, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - published by T. A. & M. H. Dent, Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Red Lion, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the Red Lion - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused

Postcard showing the Red Lion and buildings to the north-west - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard 'Cotherstone Village' showing Red Lion and neighbouring buildings - early 20th century - published by Francis Frith & Company Ltd of Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Main Street, Cotherstone' showing Red Lion and buildings to north-west - mid-20th century; - published by R. Johnston & Sons, Newcastle, works: Gateshead; - postally unused

Postcard: 'St Cuthbert's Church and School, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - seen from the south; - addressed to Miss Kathie Sutcliffe, Oakdene Mount, Clayton (Yorkshire); - message: 'C/o Mrs Langton, Heather Lea, Cotherstone Dear Kathie We got here safely on Saturday after having various experiences. Tell me what you are doing this week Love Florrie'

Postcard: 'Cotherstone church', from the south, also showing the school - early 20th century - postmarked 19 March 1928; - addressed to Miss M. Ridley, Eastate Houses, Burnmoor; - '"Moorfield" Cotherstone via Darlington. Received letter & glad to hear from you. Weather much brighter. Please send on parcel. I am still here. You will find blue dust cap in box, please enclose it. Hope all are quite well as it leaves me A1. Hope it won't be long before I see you. Love from A. we are close to church'

Postcard: 'St Cuthbert's church, Cotherstone' seen from the south-west - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'St Cuthbert's, Cotherstone' seen from the south-west - early 20th century - postmarked 1914; - addressed to Miss Truemen, care Miss Parkins, Gainford; - message: 'Now I am going too Scargill my Promise off a vicar off steeple. Hoping you are all better than when you were at Cotherstone with all good wishes yours sincerely A Henderson West Hill Cotherstone'

Postcard of interior of St Cuthbert's church looking east - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of interior of St. Cuthbert's church looking east - early 20th century - addressed to Mr F. Scott, Aberdeen House, Tyne Dock; - message: 'Saturday Am glad to say none of us are any the worse after the exciting time we have had, have not heard any particulars as yet but hope too soon. It is a very frosty day so cold but hope it lasts for some time yet. Amy is going to town to meet Will so am left all alone'

Postcard showing the main road looking north-west including the Wesleyan chapel - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs D. Norcliffe, 18 Faulder Road, Wheatley Hill; - message: 'Dear Mrs Norcliffe I am sending you a PC of this beautiful little place hoping it finds you all well as I am pleased to say I feel much stronger. Dorothy & Milly are fine all being well will see you soon. From your friend Bertha'

Postcard showing the main street looking south-east including the Wesleyan chapel - early 20th century - postmarked 1919; - addressed to Mrs Roddam, Wear Chair, Bishop Auckland; - message: 'Dear Friend Just a line to say I am staying till Thursday am enjoying it fine hope it will be fine. From R. Charlton'

Postcard showing main street looking north-west including the Wesleyan chapel - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing main street looking north-west including the Wesleyan chapel - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd; - addressed to Mrs Barron, 4 Coburg Street, Gateshead; - message: ' Dear Aunt Cotherstone 14.8.12 We're having a glorious time. Arnold came on Saturday & the fine weather enables us to see a good deal of the surrounding district. This is a view of the Wesleyan chapel & we're staying at the other end of the village. Love to all from we three Florrie'

Postcard: 'Poplars Cotherstone' - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs Thompson, 10 Cedars Park, Sunderland; - message: 'This is the house we are staying at. We are very comfortable & have a nice view of the large garden. The x shows our windows. Uncle Henry & 'Nenna'

Postcard: 'The Limes, Cotherstone Village' - mid-20th century - published by H. Heslop, Post Office, Cotherstone; - postmarked Cotherstone 3 May 1932; - addressed to Mrs Crosly, 1 Princess Street, Sunderland; - message: 'Greenside Tuesday. Please thank R. for her letter. We had such a wet day yesterday, could not get out; but to-day is better. We met Jack a week past Sunday but have not seen the others. I have no special news, we are just going on quietly. With love to both from Ella'

Postcard: 'The Limes, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 1918; - addressed to Miss Hall, 13 Jackson Street, Chester Road, Sunderland; - message: 'Thanks for Harry's card. We are having a lovely time although the weather might be better. Best love to you all from Emily'

Postcard: 'Lancelands, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked 1923; - addressed to Miss E. Charlton, The Linnels, Hexham, Northumberland; - message: 'Thanks awfully for your letter. We are just going off to Darlington, via Barney, to meet Ursula (!!!mercy) 'Uncle Ken' on being given your message said I was to ask how the King Bee was!! We had a lovely picnic at the Winch Bridge (not very far from High Force) yesterday, it is a lovely part of the river. I saw a Kingfisher & heaps of dragonflies, nearly as big as swallows. We are going to a whist drive at Smiths tonight. How do you play?? Tons of love - will write a letter soon'.

Postcard showing Lancelands - early 20th century - postmarked 1 August 1914; - addressed to Master E. Potts, Low Allers, Wearhead; - 'Dear Ernie, Laura & I are up here for the day. It is a nice place & Lizzie came to meet us having a grand time hoping you are enjoying yours with love to all from Dora. We're writing these on a wall top while we go for a walk'

Postcard: 'Garden House, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: ' Received your post cards & thank you very much for the same. Hope you are keeping quite well as we are at present. With Best of Love from All. Elsie'

Postcard: 'Baldergrange, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused - same photograph as D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/28

Postcard: 'Baldergrange, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - message: 'For Nursie Dear Nursie this is the house I am staying at, it has a big garden, and I have graet fun playing in it. With love from Lindie'

Postcard: 'Meadowcroft, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Meadowcroft - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Meadowcroft - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Hawcroft Cotherstone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss E. M. Clarkson, Pensbury, Cotherstone; - message: 'Wishing you many happy returns of the day from L & E'

Postcard showing a bridge over s stream with the church in the distance - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden of Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Tees Mill, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - addressed to Mrs Tweddle, 71 Gosforth Street, Roker, Sunderland; - message: 'June 22nd 1934; - message: 'Dear Mother Haveing lovely weather. This is the photo of the Farm. It is right away from the village down in a valley. Mary'

Postcard: 'Tees Mill, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Balder Mill, Cotherstone' showing the water wheel - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postmarked Cotherstone 24 August 1916; - addressed to Mr W. Bellerby, Sunderland; - message: 'Burnside, Cotherstone 24/8/16 Dear Mr Bellerby Just a line to say that we are having splendid weather & are making the most of it. Hope you are alright. Kindest regards B. Oliver'

Postcard: 'Balder Mill, Cotherstone' showing the water wheel - early 20th century - photograph by J. Beacham of Birmingham (Warwickshire); - addressed to G. B. Gibbs, 3 Ashbrook Crescent, Sunderland; - message: 'Arrived safely got your brush & comb by mistake can you send S. K G's pink nightgown left behind in her room perhaps in clothes basket. Dreadful weather'

Postcard: 'The Balder Mill, Cotherstone' showing the water wheel - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 21 September 1923; - addressed to Mr Dickinson, Inglehurst, Corbridge (Northumberland); - message: 'Friday noon. Just going through Cotherstone trying to remember the old places' Lovely weather still. Love J E Sid'

Postcard: 'Balder Mill, Cotherstone' showing the water wheel - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd'; - postally unused

Postcard showing a cottage and Woodland - early 20th century - addressed to Rev J. H. & Mrs Walton; - message: 'Wishing you both a very Happy Xmas & New Year'; - postally unused

Postcard of The Green, Cotherstone - early 20th century - postmarked Barnard Castle 18 August 1937; - addressed to Mrs Featherstonehaugh, 13 Park Place, Sunderland; - message: 'I do hope you are keeping well. We are having a nice quiet time. Weather not too good. Just off to Barny Market. Much love from M. H. Cox'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/1/41

Postcard of The Green, Cotherstone - early 20th century - postmarked June 1920; - addressed to Mrs Birney, 4 Stranton Terrace, Roker, Sunderland; - message: '23/6/20 River Side, Cotherstone. Dear Mother I received your welcome letter this morning also pleased to have Doras news & Leons P.C. We have trained here this afternoon & will most likely walk back after tea we have brought our teas with us weather is still glorious just a little breezy we have seen a few S'land people here to day more than last week four of our tennis club boys played at museum yesterday seemed like home love from Millie. Excuse scribble as I am writing on grass by river side'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/40

Postcard: 'The Green, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - published by T. A. & M. H. Dent of Cotherstone; - postmarked Darlington 23 August 1939; - addressed to Mrs Eden, 10 Tower Road, Darlington; - message: ' Thank you so much for seeing about the tickets for me. I am sorry to have troubled you. We were very sorry not to have you with us. We had a lovely time, tho' a small company JRH'

Postcard: 'The Green, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'West End, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd.; - postally unused

Postcard: 'West End, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd.; - postally unused; - message: 'The Fox & Hounds Cotherstone April 15 13 A view of the village with the Church. It is a delightful spot, and given good weather, I think we shall enjoy our stay from June 24 - July 25. Four miles from Barnard Castle - Boy'.

Postcard showing Hallgarth, Cotherstone - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Hagg Gates, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked 1922; - addressed to Miss M. Sinclair, 105 Cairo Street, Hendon, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear Marjorie There is some lovely walks here & a nice place for us to play & such a nice river down passed these gales Ruth & Freda'

Postcard: 'The Hagg, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Hagg Cottage, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - published by R Johnston & Sons, Newcastle; - addressed to Miss B. Hardwick, 'Haylands', Elenwood Road. Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees; - 'Cotherstone Friday All being well mother & I are returning home on Monday so shall expect you Tuesday morning. Kind regards K. Johnston'

Postcard: 'Brookside, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - published by T. A. & M. H. Dent, Cotherstone; - addressed to Mrs Robinson, 18 Cheveston Avenue, Withernsea, East Yorkshire; - message: 'Hope the second effort turns up. Having a good time in spite of bad weather. Even had a few hilarious nights. Back to W'sea on Friday. Hope you are all well. Tommy'

Postcard showing the main road including Red Lion - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing terraced houses and the spire of the church behind - early 20th century - postmarked Middleton in Teesdale 20 September 1918; - addressed to Miss Esther Landere, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington; - message: 'Middleton Dear E Down here on Wednesday also Barney had a good time been a wet day here today better luck tomorrow'

Postcard showing the green at Cotherstone - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The old kitchen, Old Shipley, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The loft, High Shipley, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Greetings from Cotherstone' - early 20th century - showing five scenes: Woden Croft; Balder Cave; Dee Park; two village scenes; - published by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone

Postcard showing street scene - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone; - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'June 13th 1917 (58) June 14th 1917 (65) Nov 18th 1917 (71)

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone; - postally unused; - written on reverse: 'I should think its very pretty here in summer'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/59

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 4 July 1923; - addressed to Ivy Nelster, Holme Lee, Great Broughton; - message: 'I hope you are well - don't you think this a pretty village. I am enjoying my holiday very much'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/58

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs Appleby, Black Hills Road, Horden near Sunderland; - 'Glen View, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, Dear Mrs A many many thanks for your Card. You will see by Address that I am at Cotherstone please tell Edie that what she said is perfect I will write you a long letter soon giving you full particulars much love to you all & many thanks from yours very sincerely Sally'

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Sharp, 2 Humber Road, South Ferriby, Yorkshire; - message: 'Have you forgot who lives at this house. Just a reminder Vi'

Postcard showing a terrace - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 22 June 1909; - addressed to Miss Stokoe, 26 Grindon Terrace, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear Ena I'm spending the day indoors (room marked x) because it is raining hard all day. Yesterday I was on the moors among the partridges & peewits tomorrow I'm going to Middleton in Teesdale with love Daddy'

Postcard showing houses - early 20th century - postally unused; - message: 'With best love to Lucie from Mabel'

Postcard showing houses - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Gowland, 77 Salisbury Terrace, Darlington; - message: 'Having a good time will get you the butter to morrow at Dton I shall not be able to get to Rmond for eggs ES'

Postcard showing part of a large house seen across a pond in a garden - mid-20th century - postally unused; - addressed to Miss Mary Watson; - written on the reverse: 'Lancelands lily pond Aug 11th 1932'

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/68

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'To wish you many happy returns of your birthday Mary Dot John E. Aydon'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/67

Postcard showing a terrace - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a street scene including a public house - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 27 August 1909; - addressed to Miss Potter, 8 Moorside, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne; - message: 'We are having a very nice time. It is a lovely place, I never saw so many beautiful walks. Love from both J. Keenley'

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - photograph by J. H. Skipper, 42 Galgate, Barnard Castle; - postmarked Cotherstone 20 August 1910; - addressed to Mr G. E. Frost, 20 Alice Street, Stockton Road, Sunderland; - message: 'Got here all right. Will you ask Fred to get a Chronicle for Mr Davison on Monday and also send that North Mail under the books in the room Ethel'; - first stamp: 'Bill Hopkins Collection, Notting Hill Gate London, 21 Kensington Park Road W11'; - second stamp: 'London Postcard Centre, 21 Kensington Park Road, London W11 01-220 1883'

Postcard showing a street scene with horse and cart - early 20th century - postmarked 1922; - addressed to Mrs Kenyon, 16 Dudley Street, Morecombe, Lancashire; - message: 'Dear all Hope you got the letter card alright and that Dad & Mother got safe. Having a ripping time. Hope you are doing the same. Love from all'

Postcard showing houses on top of a bank, one with an X above it and the label 'Glen View' - early 20th century - postally unused; - message: 'Glen View, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, Dining Drawing & Morning rooms 2 Kitchens large larder with stone shelf all round store room linen room Bath room WC & Lavatories upstairs 2 down & six Bedrooms & good sized box room. Garden at the back of house about 22 yds square be 12. Just a small garden in front & side lawn where a motor house could be built Wash house Stick house outside closet & large Coal house holds 2 trucks coal. Drainage perfect'

Postcard showing the village in the distance - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a brook and bridge in the village, church tower and spire behind houses - early 20th century - postmarked 20 August 1924; - addressed to Miss McQueen, Yew Tree House, Westfield, Sussex; - 'Dear Cousin Amy Just P. C. hoping you are well we are having summer holidays at present, we would be very pleased to see you from your little cousins Amy & Annie'

Postcard showing a double-fronted house over which someone James written 'Glen View' - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 11 November 1919; - addressed to Miss L. Coates, 5 West End, Willington; - message: 'Glen View, Cotherstone Dear Lil Hope you get no more cold after your journey sorry I cant get you a cheese as promised, but will do my best to get you a one. Best love Annie'

Postcard showing a street scene - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd.; - addressed to Mr Fred Scott, Aberdeen House, Tyne Dock, South Shields; - message: '29.5.12 Arrived home safe at 1-40 so in plenty of time for [crossed out] will met me at the Central he must have thought I might lose myself, a lovely day here. L. Tot. You will guess the missing word made a mistake & wrote it'

Postcard showing the main street with church tower and spire behind - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing village scene - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 1 December 1903; - addressed to Mr Robson, Floor manager, Middleton in Teesdale; - message: 'Dear sir I received the Money quite rite yesterday and thanks you, you truly Mrs Pickthall, Romaldkirk'

Postcard: 'East Green, Cotherstone from the air' mid-20th century - copyright Jack Braithwaite, Leeds (Yorkshire); - addressed to Mr & Mrs Sisson, 32 Moor Farm, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland; - message: 'Dear Mam & Dad I hope you are alright I on same we went to the river. It was very nice. I am going up the fields today with love Stanley'

Postcard: showing street scene - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 5 September 1905; - addressed to Mrs Bowron, Cotherstone House, The Limes Avenue, New Southgate, London; - message: 'Uncle 'Will' insists on my sending you one of these new cards. Just in too not yet had time to write you a leter will do so soon Love to all C. H'

Postcard showing the village and the church across fields - mid-20th century - published by Valentine & Sons Ltd.; - postmarked Darlington 17 August 1942; - addressed to master J. Winter, Cross House Inn, Easington Lane, Hetton le Hole; - message: 'Have received your letter. The tomatoes where a bit squashed. We had a day at Cotherstone last week. Weather unsettled. We have been to the river and are going to Staindrop this after noon. Coming home on Saturday. Love John & Kathleen'

Postcard 'Greetings from Cotherstone' mid-20th century - with five scenes: Baldersdale Dam; Hagg Cottages; Balder Road; Marwood View and a street scene; - published by Francis Frith of Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard showing a farmhouse - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 26 September 1908; - addressed to Mrs Alderson, 17 Skipton Street, Morcombe (Lancashire); - message: 'Dear Mother Just writing this postcard in return. We are having a lively time at the shop, a trap shafts went right through the window on Wednesday but it is insured so it is all right. With love LT. PS. Stay as long as possible getting on Champion'

Postcard: 'General view, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. & Company Ltd.; - postally unused

Postcard with five smaller views of Cotherstone - mid-20th century - including: Red Lion public house; 'meeting of the waters'; 'the moors'; 'Moor Road; and 'The Green'; - published by R. Johnston & Sons, Newcastle, works Gateshead; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Peace perfect peace Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing houses on tip of a steep bank - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The old school stile, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a man tending poultry - early 20th century - written on the front: 'Wm Hodgson, specialist breeder of S. C. R. I. Reds, S. Buttercups and Russian Orloffs. Agent for ¿Glevum¿ incubators. Poultry expert, Cotherstone Nr Darlington; - addressed to E. Harrison, 17 Bala Street, off Queen's Road, Barnsley (Yorkshire); - message from W. S. H. (presumably William Hodgson) regarding sending chickens, 10/- each

Postcard: 'The road to the moor, Cotherstone' showing a bridge across the road - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 4 August 1919; - addressed to Miss C. Wardman, Fernleigh Cottage, West Cowick, Snaith, Goole (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear Connie, Thanks for card, it was very kind of you to think of me. I am glad you are having a fine time. Cotherstone is such a pretty dinky little place & there are lovely long walks & I have forgotten that such a thing as a Senior Oxford exam exists, to harass poor hard beaten owls as us. Well Connie I do hope you enjoy teaching & like the teachers. Love Gertie'

Postcard showing buildings, someone has written on the front: 'P. O. & Cotherstone House' - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington, 18 November 1905; - addressed to Mrs Bowron, Cotherstone House, The Limes Avenue, New Southgate, London; - message: 'To wish you very many happy returns of the day. Hope you are keeping better its awful cold here & we have had snow showqers, love to W. M. & yourself from all at the P. O.'

Postcard: 'Pinners Farm, Cotherstone' - mid-20th century - published by T. A. & M. H. Dent, Cotherstone; - addressed to Mrs. F. Waddington, 30 Washington Street, Bradford, Yorkshire; - message: 'Dear L & F Heres a view of the house M & I are having a weeks holiday. The family is parked at Seaton. Have had lovely weather & enjoying ourselves a treat. Love Albert & Maud'

Postcard showing Cotherstone railway station and the River Tees with the suspension bridge in the background - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Cotherstone railway station - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the disused Cotherstone railway station - late 20th century - published by Photomatic Ltd., Dellsome Lane, North Mymms (Hertfordshire); - postally unused

Sleeve '12 sepia collotype postcard views of Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographs Lilywhite Ltd., copyright, design, Halifax & London; - published by E. Thompson, Featherstone House, Cotherstone; - see also D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/98-109

Postcard of Cotherstone village- early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Green, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Green, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Church, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Hagg, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Abraham Hilton's Gravestone, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'General view, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cotherstone Moor, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Swing Bridge, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard of the village - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard of the village - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Lartington Road, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - photographer Lilywhite Ltd., Halifax & London; - postally unused

Postcard showing the Red Lion and other buildings - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of Cotherstone station, three men on the platform - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard of the village street - early 20th century - postmarked 1914; - addressed to Miss Winnie Watt, Hazelbrae House, Garve, Rossshire, Scotland; - message: 'Dear wee Winnie This is a view of the village. I have put a x over our house. The white gate is our gate. How are you all It is a long time since I heard from anyone but I owe mother a letter. Give her my love & tell her I will write soon We are busy making shirts & socks for our brave soldiers. Give every one my love with lots to you from your own Nannie'

Colour postcard: 'Red Gables & Glen Side Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postmarked 23 August 1907; - addressed to Miss Tate, ¿Malsons Bank¿, St Thomas , Ontario, Canada; - message: 'I am staying in this place for six weeks. The country around is beautiful. I am enjoying it very much. Will write soon. Edith'

Colour postcard: 'St Cuthbert's church, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - Hislop's series; - on the front is written: '17/6/09'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Leisure Cottage, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - printed by Heaviside Type, Stockton; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cotherstone Village' showing two women, one with a bicycle and the Red Lion and shop of C. Heslop - early 20th century; - published by C. & H. Heslop, Cotherstone Post Office - postmarked Cotherstone 30 July 1925; - addressed to Miss Tyson, 19 Risca Road, Newport, Monmouthshire; - message: 'We are just outside here waiting for the Bus feeling very hot after walking from Barnard Castle. Just saw the Midland Bank (a cottage) Mother'

Postcard: 'West End, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by C. & H. Heslop, Cotherstone, Post Office; - addressed to J. Hume esq., 61 Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne; - message: 'many happy returns of the day. I hope Auntie is better by now. Much love Esther'

Postcard: 'Cotherstone' showing a street scene - early 20th century - postmarked Cotherstone 4 October 1913; - addressed to Mrs J. T. Cadwallader, 101 Farndale Road, Benwell Grove, Newcastle-on-Tyne; - message: 'Dear Uncle - Aunt & Evelyn. We arrived Central 6-45 thought we had heaps of time - just by chance we gound out train left 7-8. Two friends from there saw us, so we got into their carriage and had company all the way - what a wretched day and I do feel unsettled thought about you all last night. I do hope you got company or went out for same. E is alright today. Love to all your loving Nan Rainie'; - identical to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/119

Postcard: 'Cotherstone' showing a street scene - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical to D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/118

Postcard: 'Cotherstone' - showing a street scene - postmarked Cotherstone 5 April 1917; - addressed to Miss Green, c/o Mr Taylor, Thorncliffe, Thornhill Park, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear nanny are you quite well. How is Margaret. We will see you soon. With love from Audrey'

Postcard: 'Cotherstone' showing a terrace with a spire behind - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'West End, Cotherstone' - early 20th century - published by C. & H. Heslop, Cotherstone, Post Office; - addressed to J. Hume esq., 61 Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne; - message: 'many happy returns of the day. I hope Auntie is better by now. Much love Esther'

Postcard showing a group in fancy dress with a horse-drawn cart dated 27 August 1910 - postally unused - see also D/WFH/Im/B 7/3/3 and 7/3/4

Postcard showing a group in fancy dress dated 27 August 1910 - on the reverse is written: 'Hospital demonstration Aug 27 1910 Cotherstone' ; - postally unused - see also D/WFH/Im/B 7/3/3 and 7/3/4

Postcard showing a procession through Cotherstone including a large lodge-style banner 27 August 1910 - postally unused - see also D/WFH/Im/B 7/3/2 and 7/3/3

Postcard showing a ruined building in the main street which is clearly on fire - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Cotherstone Darlington June 17 1907 Well Bucket & Ladder job'

Postcard showing a mixed group of soldiers and civilians standing in front of Cotherstone church - World War One; - photograph by Oswin F. Hingley of Cotherstone; - cap badges seem to be Durham Light Infantry; two women and one male civilian wear army caps and eight women and one male civilian hold rifles, most of the soldiers are non-commissioned officers; - postally unused

Postcard of an older woman standing in front of a bay window - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written 'Mrs Bowron, Cotherstone' - see also D/WFH/Im/B 7/2/81 and 7/2/92

Postcard of a horse team and wagon outside a large house - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: Albert Etherington (lived where Jack Manning lives) cartman for B/C Co-op' and 'Coop wagon. The Manor House Cotherstone'

Postcard of a large group of soldiers with a union flag and a few women and children - World War One; - the soldiers are probably Durham Light Infantry; - photograph by Oswin F. Hingley of Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard showing a clergyman and predominantly female group outside Cotherstone church - early 20th century; - photograph by Oswin F. Hingley of Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard showing Cotherstone church with the tower and spire shrouded by scaffolding - early 20th century; - on the reverse is written: St Cuthbert's Church Cotherstone spire being built'; - postally unused

Postcard showing a parade with a lodge-style banner along the village street - early 20th century - postally unused; similar photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 7/3/4

Postcard: 'Hospital demonstration, Cotherstone 1910' - postally unused

Postcard showing a terrace covered in ivy - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a white house - early 20th century - addressed to Mr & Mrs Walton, Withybrook Vicarage, Coventry (Warwickshire); - message 'Vensbury Cottage where John was born in Cotherstone to wish you a cheerful Xmas & a very happy new year'

Postcard: 'Cotherston Flower Shoe, Whist Drive & Dance, Easter Monday 1911' - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'Do you recognise anyone on this P. C. GK'

Postcard: 'Cotherston Flower Show, Whist Drive & Dance Easter Monday 1911' - postally unused; - message: 'Red Lion Hotel, Cotherston, April 25/11 I thought I would send you a P. C. to show you how you looked on Easter Monday night and to remind you of Cotherston. Yours truly Gladys Kidd'; - included two photocopied articles from the Teesdale Mercury of 5 April 1911 and 26 April 1911

Postcard: 'Abraham Hilton's Grave, Cotherston' early 20th century - postally unused; - the grave notes that he died in October 1902 and founded several local charities

Postcard: 'New Bridge Egglestone' with an old man fishing in the foreground - early 20th century - published by J. B. Smithson, Wensleydale Studio, Leyburn (Yorkshire); - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'This is Blacten bridge at Eggleston wether he caught any fish I don't know'

Postcard showing a terrace with women and a child outside, identified as Eggleston Post Office - early 20th century - photographer Smithson of Shildon; - postmarked Eggleston 31 December 1907; - addressed to Miss Una Burney, 3 Park Avenue, Coundon Gate; - message: 'With best wishes for a happy new year from F & L Walker Egglestone'

Postcard showing a group of nine women - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Town Head, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - addressed to Mrs Ashby, Canney Hill, Bishop Auckland; - message: 'Dear Una just a line too say we landed safe and we have fine weather your father has not been well but we will stay as long as we can with love hope Will is keeping better from M'

Postcard showing a large house - early 20th century - postally unused; - on the reverse is written: 'Annie J. Emmerson'

Postcard showing a terrace - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing houses on Church Bank - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright of Stockton on Tees; - postmarked Eggleston and Darlington 1 July 1904; - addressed to Miss Dent, 70 Close House, Bishop Auckland; - message: 'If it keep fine we will come with the ½ past two train. If not the six Mother keeping better M. D 1.7.04'

Postcard: 'Collingwood House, Eggleston' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss A. Hickson, Stanley Villa, Driffield (Yorkshire); - message: 'Spent a glorious weekend wedding passed off a treat, lovely sunshine. Love Lillie Baby & Grace A1, such a fine little chap Carrowcroft Romaldkirk Sunday'

Postcard: 'Gordon Terrace, Eggleston' with a cow in the foreground - early 20th century - photographed by Smithson of Shildon; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Scar Fell, Eggleston' - early 20th century - photographer Smithson of Shildon; - postally unused

Postcard showing part of the village - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/12

Postcard showing part of the village - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/11

Postcard: 'Prospect Terrace, Egglestone' - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs William Graham, 42 Dene Avenue, Lemington-on-Tyne, Northumberland; - message: '3 Prospect Terr., Egglestons Nr Romaldkirk, Durham. Dear Mother I arrived here alright its lovely here. This is where I am staying. It's a lovely little cottage. We are going to "High Force" Middleton on Monday & Barnard Castle to market on Wednesday. Would you like 1 b of Country Butter it is 1/6? I think I have plenty money except for the lodging. There's two shops in Egglestone, none in Romaldkirk, so you can imagine what it is like. Write soon. Tell F. I will write later, Alice. P. S. The crossed house is No. 3'

Postcard showing Eggleston Post Office and Coates, grocer and draper - early 20th century - addressed to Miss E. A. Emmerson, 1 Harperley Terrace, Firtree, Harperley Station; - a number of messages written in different hands on the reverse

Postcard: 'South Terrace, Egglestone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Una Paxton, 46 Peacock Street East, Millfield, Sunderland; - message: 'Eggleston It is a long time since I came to see you, but I will come soon. This is our terrace. I will put x over our house. I hope you are all well. B. Robinson'

Postcard showing a barn and children sitting on a wall in the middle distance - mid-20th century - addressed to Mrs Briggs, 375 Geneva Road East, Darlington; - message: 'Braeside, Egglestone, Co. Durham 22.8.39. This is the view we get from our cottage. Have had a nice time & expect to be home in a day or two now, ready for school next Mon. Many thanks for the card & good wishes for July 29th. It was good of you to remember. Hope all is well with you'

Postcard: 'Snow fall at Egglestone' - on the reverse is written: 'Feb 7 1933'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Vicarage and Gordon Bank, Egglestone; early 20th century - copyright Lilywhite, Sowerby Bridge (Yorkshire); - postally unused

Postcard showing properties on Church Bank - early 20th century - addressed to Miss White, c/o Mrs Heptonstall, Westmorland Grove, Promenade, Bridlington (Yorkshire): - message: 'Dear "Sis" Hope you are all having a good time The weather is wet to-day but had a fine week-end. We are looking forward to seeing you but bring some fine weather or it will be off it. The preparations for the Show have commenced & the Shows have just passed from Middleton. Have you had your "Annual" yet? Lots of love yours Alice'

Postcard: 'Eggleston old church' - early 20th century - the 18th century church in the grounds of Eggleston Hall, replaced by Holy Trinity in 1869; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Eggleston old church' - early 20th century - the 18th century church in the grounds of Eggleston Hall, replaced by Holy Trinity in 1869; - postally unused

Postcard: 'A merry Xmas Egglestone church' - early 20th century - showing Holy Trinity from the north-east; - postally unused

Postcard showing Holy Trinity church from the south-east - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/24

Postcard showing Holy Trinity church from the south-east - early 20th century - postmarked Eggleston 28 August 1907; - addressed to Mrs Raine of 98 Borough Road, Darlington; - message: 'Dear Mary Just a line to say we arrived safe about 11 p.m on Saturday. How is Bessie settling to school & is her eye better I hope you keep fairly well. Best love to all from yours Lovingly Mattie'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/23

Postcard showing Holy Trinity church from the south-east - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing Holy Trinity church from the west - early 20th century - postmarked Whitley Bay 17 July 1924; - addressed to Miss D. Coates, Post Office, Whitley Bay, Northumberland; - message: 'Here just at present. Probably returning Saturday night or Sunday please send a line to no 3 to say what duty I take up. Writing these at Cotherstone by the river B'

Postcard showing Holy Trinity church from the west - early 20th century - published by E. B. Davidson of Eggleston; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Holy Trinity church, Eggleston' - early 20th century; - seen from the west; - copyright Francis Frith & Company Ltd. of Reigate (Surrey)

Postcard of the interior of Holy Trinity church looking east - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/30

Postcard of the interior of Holy Trinity church looking east - early 20th century - postmarked Eggleston 19 December 1912; - addressed to Rev R. E. Pownall, The Vicarage, Patrick Brompton, Bedale (Yorkshire); - message: 'Rose Cottages, Egglestons, Darlington, Mr Pownall, I take the opportunity in sending you the P Card as it is a view of the Church of this place as I thought that you would like to see it, but it is not a very big place but a pretty church for a country place out here as we are 6 miles away from Barnard Castle. I am only 4 miles away from Ellens place Middleton in Teesdale, hope you are all well with best regards from J. W. Fawcett'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/29

Postcard showing buildings at the top of Church Bank and on the main road - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Wall, c/o Mrs Summerson, Haughton, Darlington; - message: '5 Belveder Rd. Dear Fanny sorry you did not get up to E - with us we had a delighttul day. It is not like the same place great many changes these last six years. Annie and I weare very plased to see Mr Weeds It was like old times seeing him at E. with love from both JW you will remember this'

Postcard: 'Aerial view of Egglestone church' - mid-20th century - copyright Jack Braithwaite, Leeds (Yorkshire); - postally unused - also showing the Church bank and B6282 crossroads

Postcard: 'View from Folly Top, Egglestone' - mid-20th century - copyright Valentine & Sons Ltd.; - postally unused

Postcard: ''The Heather Patch' Egglestone' - mid-20th century; - stamp on the reverse: 'Bill Hopkins Collection, 21 Kensington Park Road W11, Notting Hill Gate London'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Tees and Eggleston Bridge' - mid-20th century - postmarked 2 July 1957; - addressed to Mrs P. C. Clare, Balcary, Greenhow Syke Lane, Northallerton (Yorkshire); - message: 'Friday a. m. If I left gloves please keep them for me till I come again. So sorry. Many thanks for lovely evening. So very good of you. Love L.'

Postcard: 'The Drive, Egglestone' - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Company Ltd., Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'The beck and bridge, Egglestone' - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Company Ltd., Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Green, Egglestone' - early 20th century - copyright Francis Frith & Company Ltd., Reigate (Surrey); - postally unused

Postcard: 'Snow scene, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused; - probably showing buildings immediately south of the crossroads of Church Bank with B6282

Postcard showing houses on Church Bank including Chapman, draper and grocer - early 20th century; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Green, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Town Foot, Egglestone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Leithead, 47 Ormonde Street, Sunderland; - message: 'We are having a nice time & very good weather so far. Mrs Savage is here with me & wishes to be remembered to you. The country looks lovely & fresh after all the rain. Hope you are keeping quite well as we are. With love from yours sincerely A. Salter'

Postcard showing houses on Church Bank - early 20th century - postmarked Richmond 24 August 1928; - addressed to Mrs J. Thompson, High Street, Marshfield, near Chippenham, Wiltshire; - message: 'Dear Gran 24/8/28. Many thanks for letter which I am answering on Sunday which is my usual day for writing. We are just about to go fishing and it looks very cloudy on one side of the moor. We are going to Catterick fête this afternoon if fine and hope to have a good time. We went to the pictures last night and enjoyed it immensely. This postcard is the village we are staying at but it is not very good photo. Love from Jack'

D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/44 Postcard: 'Blackton, Eggleston' - the same bungalow as in D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/34 - mid-20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Town Head, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by E. B. Davidson of Eggleston; - addressed to Miss A. Lautebach, Zetland House, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland; - message: 'Mother & I go for a walk in the morning & sit in the tent the rest of the day. It is very warm here. Mother say you have to visit & let her know what time you are coming on Thursday. Ida'

Postcard showing a man with a horse and a girl outside Three Tuns Inn - early 20th century - published by Smithson of Shildon; - postally unused

Photograph showing the Three Tuns Inn, early 1920s

Commercial postcard showing the Moor Cock Inn - early 20th century; - 'Moor Cock Inn, Eggleston. Luther Marshall, Proprietor. Station - Romaldkirk 1½ Miles. Fine Mountain and River Scenery. Admirable place for a week-end'; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Moor Cock Inn, Egglestone' - mid-20th century - published by Francis Frith & Company, Ltd., Reigate (Surrey); - showing an Austin A40 outside; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Ivy Bridge, Egglestone near Barnard Castle' - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Ivy Bridge, Eggleston' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Ivy Bridge, Eggleston' - early 20th century - postmarked 28 July 1905; -addressed to Mrs J. Parker Smith, 22 School Road, Didsbury, Manchester (Lancashire); - message: 'This bridge is on the way up here from the station. F. has written today, so I will wait for a day or two. Hope you are well & won't get overdone with the removal. Love to you all'

Postcard: 'Hagg Bank, Eggleston' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Crag Falls, near Cotherstone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Falls, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Cave Falls, Eggleston' - early 20th century - postmarked Eggleston 21 September 1912; - addressed to Mr & Mrs William Jennings, Front Street, Annfield Plain; - message: 'Just a line or two from Egglestone hoping you enjoy yourselves at Morpeth we are having a grand time here. Glorious weather from your John'

Postcard showing a waterfall - early 20th century; - postally unused; - about one third of the postcard has been cut away and is missing

Postcard: 'The Hall from River, Egglestone' - early 20th century - copyright Lilywhite Ltd., Triangle, Halifax (Yorkshire); - postally unused

Postcard: 'South Front, The Hall, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall Gates' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss M. E. Naty, Bolts Burn, Rookhope, Eastgate; - message: 'Hope you had a good day yesterday we have seen 3 bonfires tonight, Eggleston, Middleton and Romaldkirk, Mary Eleanor'

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall' - early 20th century - postmarked 28 July 1907; - addressed to Mrs J. Thompson, Greenriggs, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland; - message: 'I am sorry I have not wrote before, but I think my memory is like me not very good sometimes, but however I must wish you much joy and happiness I am at Egglestone now and feel better than I did at C. H, but I don't get better yet I will have to be going down there again, as the Dr is wanting to see me again now I will close with Love and kind regards'. - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/62

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall' - early 20th century - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/61

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused; - addressed to Miss R. Hayward; - message: 'With love LL'; - photograph identical to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/64

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - postally unused; - photograph identical to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/63

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall' - early 20th century - postally unused; - message: 'To Jennie & Jack with love from Una'

Postcard: 'Blackton Beck, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by Smithson of Shildon; - postmarked April 1913; - addressed to Miss B. Whaler, 37 Evanston Tow, Kirkstall Road, Leeds (Yorkshire); - message: 'Egglestone House Dear Auntie Just a line to let you know I am feeling much better we went for a walk over this Bridge yesterday Monday. Hoping you are well with love Hilda'

Postcard: 'East Lodge, Eggleston' - early 20th century - published by Smithson of Shildon; - postmarked 1912; - addressed to Miss M. White, 127 Claremont Road, Boothstown, Halifax (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear M many happy returns n your birthday I am a little late but I didn't know till Saturday night till A happened to day about sending some cakes I needn't ask how they tasted alright I expect I happened to call one day on surprise it was such a rush to the oven I thought I had better not stop I will say TA. TA MARTHA to this lot more to follow'.

Postcard: 'Egglestone Bridge & Hall' - early 20th century - published by Smithson of Shildon; - addressed to Miss Trueman, Miss Parkins, The High Row, Gainford-on-Tees; - message: 'Weve had two nice days since I came up - to-day is awful. I do hope you are feeling better. Give much love to the Miss Parkins tell them I do miss our 'Bridge' do miss you all. Dear love from ESW. Hear Miss T left - if not my love to her will write in a few days'.

Postcard of cottages on Church Bank including post office and Coates, grocer and draper - early 20th century - published by J. B. Smithson, Wensleydale Studio, Leyburn (Yorkshire); - postally unused

Postcard along B6282 with the church behind - early 20th century - photographer C. Smithson of Shildon; - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Vicarage, Eggleston' - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 19 July 1905; - addressed to Mrs J. Parker Smith, 22 Ashwood Road, Didsbury, Manchester (Lancashire); - message: 'This gives one a very good idea of the Vicarage - this is a nice little lawn in front of the house down to the wall. The front door is at the side on the right'; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/72

Postcard: 'The Vicarage, Eggleston' - early 20th century - published by C. Smithson of Shildon; - postally unused; - identical photograph to D/WFH/Im/B 8/1/71

Postcard: 'Blackton Bridge, Eggleston' - early 20th century - postmarked 27 August 1927; - addressed to Mrs Nylander, Garden House, Lemington-on-Tyne (Northumberland); - message: 'Tuesday Dear Friends We are at Middleton market to day. Had a nice Week End Mother & Father are staying at Eggleston until Sunday and send their love to you all Love Sam & Sue'

Postcard showing two women standing outside a house - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a boy carrying water and a girl walking past farm equipment outside houses on Church Bank - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - addressed to Mrs J. W. Marchant, 18 West Hill Drive, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire; - message: 'My dear Dad & Mother - we went past here this morning on our way to the real Stanhope Road, but as we turned down into a little gully & had a picnic lunch by the stream, boiling our kettle & making our own tea. It was most enjoyable! We came in a good time to write letters etc & are now writing for five o'clock dinner! Much love to all from Ella'

Postcard showing a terrace - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing the viaduct at Egglesburn - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'The Post Office, Egglestone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Hilda Hall, Oxford House, Middleton-One-Raw; - message: 'Gorse Cottage, Eggleston, Darlington ¿Hello¿ Hilda having a nice time here, just going to have a walk over the moors. Hoping your Dad is keeping better. Remember me to all. Best of Love Nell'

Postcard: 'Hill Top, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone; - addressed to Office staff, East End Coal Company, 1 Marine Terrace, North Shields (Northumberland); - message: 'Expect us back on Saturday afternoon. Weather is miserable to-day, but otherwise has been pretty good. We were at Knaresboro on Tuesday. Nice place! Kindest regards from all Pam'

Postcard showing cottages - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Blackton Road, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Blackton Ghyll, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a street scene at the top of Church Bank - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs Wilson, 36 West Parade, Consett; - message: 'Dear mother We are now in Egglestone, and it is a very nice little village . We have just come from Bd. Castle going to Middleton-Teesdale. We will be home on Tuesday before or after dinner. Hopeing you are well Your loveing so Monty Excuse (Bad pen)'

Postcard: 'High Shipley' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing cottages on Church Bank - early 20th century - addressed to Miss A. Lautebach, Zetland House, Sunderland; - message: 'Dear Alice I hope you are keeping well. What lovely walks there are about here from Mother'

Postcard: 'Folly Top Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Greetings from Egglestone' - mid-20th century - showing five scenes: 'The Drive'; 'The Village'; 'Tees Bridge'; 'The Ivy Bridge'; The Three Tuns Inn'; - postmarked Barnard Castle 9 August 1959; - addressed to Mrs Mary Salkeld, 11 Skiddaw View, Cockermouth, Cumberland; - message: 'Just a libe dear to say I had a comfortable journey and saw the Bells in Penrith for a few minutes and plan to do as we suggested on my journey home I jope you all goes well with you all The Lamb included with love from The old Body'

Letter card with six photographs - early 20th century - photographs: The Village; The Old Church; The Church; The Ivy Bridge; Tees Bridge, Eggleston; The Falls

Postcard: 'Egglesburn Bridge, Eggleston' - early 20th century - addressed to Mr Searby, c/o E. J. Spikins, 44 & 45 Pryme Street, Hull (Yorkshire); - message: 'Foggarthwaite 9/8/12 Dear Harry Another dull & cold day. Don't forget set of Catt books to Mrs Richardson - Sunderland Street. Tickhill. Hope you are managing A1. We are going on to West Hartlepool tomorrow Saturday. Kind regards FAR'

Postcard: 'Collingwood House and Egglestone Bridge' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Eggleston Vicarage' with people in the garden - early 20th century - postmarked Eggleston 26 September 1912; - addressed to Miss G. Lightowler, 127 Claremont Road, Boothtown, Halifax (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear Gladys Just a line to let you know I have not quite forgotten you. I am having a lovely time and nice weather. The show got over lovely but I will have to give you all news when I come back as I have to stay another week as far as I know now but S will write her later as ¿ will have given her news today Kind Love from Mother'

Postcard: 'Eggleston church' showing the old church at Eggleston Hall from the east - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 14 May 1906; - addressed to Miss M. A. Coatsworth, 15 Adelaide Terrace, Shildon; - message: 'Dear M. A: Just a line to say I am enjoying myself up here. I wish you couldhave been here Annie has gone back this afternoon Etty is still here hope all are well Love from Meggie'

Postcard: 'Blackton, Eggleston' - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs J. H. Bainbridge, c/o Mrs W. Bainbridge, Banks, Forest in Teesdale; - message [partially smudged]: 4 Gordon Bank My dear daughter I received your letter this morning glad to know you are all right ... we do ... say she ... lost yore ... of him how are going to do about coale ticket as I could send it if you send word back I got meat and All right your uncle had a better night last night hoping John is improving I had Mr and Mrs Booth and her sister Sofiea the nurse from Murfield so No more from your loving Mother'

Postcard: 'The Old Church gate, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Colour postcard showing a blacksmith's shop and cottages - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Blackton Lead Mills, Egglestone' in snow - early 20th century - published by Brittain & Wright, Stockton on Tees; - addressed to J. M. Wright, 34 Baliol Street, Barnard Castle; - on the reverse is written: '15th June 1870'

Colour postcard showing Church Bank - early 20th century - photograph by [Elijah] Yeoman of Barnard Castle; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Views of Egglestone' - early 20th century - featuring: Cave Falls; Egglestone Church; Egglestone Vicarage; Egglestone Hall; Egglestone Hall Gates; - photographer Ramsden of Cotherstone; - addressed to Miss W. Brown, The Cottage, Unthank, Riding Mill, Northumberland; - message: 'Have spent the day here saw your old house it looked A.1 lost my road down to the river so go on to come back again a bit & asked the road found I was talking to Mrs Foster she asked me to remember her to you when I saw you. She was giving us a little news of the old house etc) Love In haste Yrs Wynifrid 4 Station Terrace, Cotherstone'

Postcard of Eggleston Bridge - early 20th century - postmarked Romaldkirk 1916; - addressed to Cadet F. Marchant, C. Company, 10th O. C. B. [Officer Cadet Battalion], Gailes, Ayrshire; - message: 'Dear Frank, This is the bridge over the Tees not far from Romaldkirk - we went down to it yesterday, but it was rather windy & cold. We got your letter before we left home, & I shall try to see you before you are ordered off again. Mother returns home next Monday & I go back to work but am not specially ready for it! With love from both K.'

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall Gates' - early 20th century - addressed to Master R. Copping, 14 Kingston Street, Darlington; - message: 'I would like you all to come to Egglestone and see us. Pretty is it not? From JR'

Postcard: 'The Falls, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Blackton Footbridge, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., London; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Blackton Bridge, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Collingwood House, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Eggleston Hall & Collingwood House' - early 20th century - postmarked Darlington 1 November 1908; - addressed to Miss C. L. Tutt, 14 The Terrace, Roker, Sunderland; - message: 'Eggleston Nov 1st/08 Hope you are not taking any harm with this cold weather It is fearfully wet here, let me know how you are. I am fairly well battling to keep well in such weather It is very pleasant up here. We just on Sat ... Wednesday to Langly Dale Barnard Castle for 10 days then Mon to Stanton nr Barnard Castle see both Yorkshire and Durham...'

Colour postcard of flowers - early 20th century - printed on the front: 'WITH MY BEST WISHES From EGGLESTONE After the Postman has knocked at your door, and this little Post Card you see, you'll know that whoever forgets you to-day that you are remembered by me'; - published by W. & K., London EC; - addressed to Mr J. W. Robinson, High Sellsett, Lunedale, Middleton in Teesdale; - message: 'Dear Tomy We all wish you many Happy returns of the day. Hoping you are all well as it leaves us still improving. From all at G B.'

Postcard: 'Egglestone Village' - early 20th century - showing houses at the top of Church Bank, with light snow on some roofs; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Prospect Terrace, Egglestone' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Egglestone' showing a stone bridge over a road - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Town Head, Egglestone' - early 20th century - with people outside; - published by A. Ramsden & Son, West Auckland; - addressed to Miss O. Boldry, Holmfield, Staveley, Chesterfield (Derbyshire); - message: 'Sorry I havent a nicer pc than than this to send you at present but this shows our little cottage (marked with a x). Had a lovely picnic yesterday & got sunburnt but Thursday we got an awful drenching & had to walk home 6 miles over the mountain side in falling rain. Tiell Auntie Nell I'll write her soon just going to Sunderland for week-end love from M. W.'

Postcard: 'Town Head, Egglestone' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss White, 127 Claremont Road, Boothtown, Halifax (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear M Arrived safe 12 going 8.24 in the morning do wish you were here, will write when I have time love to S & you M'

Postcard: 'Hill Top, Egglestone' - early 20th century - published by A. Ramsden & Son, Cotherstone; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Views of Egglestone' - early 20th century - five photographs; 'Cave Falls'; 'Egglestone Church'; 'Egglestone Vicarage'; 'Egglestone Hall' Egglestone Hall Gates'; - addressed to M & H. Hope, 8 Jones St. Birtley; - message: 'Sat Cheerio, arrived here O.K. last night. Splendid walking country'.

Postcard: 'The Tees Valley, Egglestone' - mid-20th century - addressed to Miss E. M. Cook, 2 Belsize Square, Hampstead, London NW3; - message: 'Thank you for card. Glad to hear Miss J has gone off. I had a lovely day yesterday. was a far as Carlisle. we did 120 miles. Today is wet & we are now off to visit Dr. Beattie will it be alright if I return Wed. a.m. Leaving Darlington Tues 27th 9.15 p.m. Glad you are getting on alright. Mother joins me in Best Wishes & Kind Regards Ida'

Postcard: 'Egglestone Show' showing horses and buggies - early 20th century - postmarked Doncaster 18 October 1911; - addressed to Mrs Clayton, Hesley, Tickhill near Rotherham (Yorkshire); - message: 'Dear mother I have sent you a box of nuts with the Traveller so ask him for it. If he forgets Mr B. said he would put it with your goods. Mabel'

Postcard showing a group of men - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a group of men with horses behind - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing a building with people outside - its sign reads: 'Raine & Sons Mineral Water Works' - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard: 'Wounded soldiers at Egglestone Aug 24th 1917' - at least some appear to be Durham Light Infantry; - postally unused

Postcard: 'Wounded soldiers at Egglestone Aug 24th 1917' - postally unused

Postcard with two photograph of people, mostly women, gathering hay - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing people eating surrounded by hay - early 20th century - postally unused

Postcard showing people, mostly women, raking hay - early 20th century - postally unused; - this is one of the two photographs on D/WFH/Im/B 8/2/7

Postcard showing people shearing sheep - early 20th century - photographer Fred Spraggon, Bridge Studio, Middleton in Teesdale; - addressed to H. Watson, High Snaisgill, Middleton in Teesdale; - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'Sheep clipping Toggarthwaite July/1911' and 'Heather Lea House'

Postcard showing the Wesleyan chapel at Eggleston; - postally unused; - Written on the reverse: 'Built 1828 interior very nice exceeding plain exterior. Given to me by Mrs Bainbridge Organist 12-6-33 ¿ Metcalfe'

Postcard: 'Egglestone Brass Band Ball Feby 24th 1911' - postally unused

Postcard: 'Eggleston Brass Band Ball Feby 24th 1911' - postally unused

Postcard: 'Presentation to Mr Geo & Harry Bell, Egglesburn Chapel, Mch 28th 1911' - postally unused

Postcard: 'Eggleston Show' with a carousel featuring prominently - early 20th century - postmarked Romaldkirk 23 December 1909; - addressed to Mr W. H. Rayson, 141 Queens Road, Bayswater, London W; - message: 'We all wish you a Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year From E. P. J. Raine'

Postcard: 'Egglestone Band' - early 20th century - addressed to Mrs Rayson; - message: 'Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Lizzie' - postally unused

Postcard: 'Sheep Pens, Egglestone Show' - early 20th century - postmarked Eggleston 16 Oct 1912; - addressed to Mr J. Alderson, Police Station, Jarrow on Tyne; - message: 'Dear T Hoping this card finds you in the best of health I heard tell of you being at home and the news you sent to the pit, you would have enjoy yourself at the show. I will send a letter later R. K.'

Postcard: 'Sheep Pens, Eggleston Show' - early 20th century - addressed to Miss Atkinson, Mickleton Mill, Mickleton; - message: 'Dear Sarah I shall be so pleased if you will come to Tea on Sun. We are going to have a Table on Sat. Come with Gertie & Lizzie & as many more as you can bring. Be sure & come. Are you going to Romaldkirk Fair, don't think I am. Hoping you are all well. With Best Love from Amy'

Postcard showing a group outside the Wesleyan Tea Tent at Eggleston Show 1910 - addressed to Miss Trueman, Miss Parkins, The High Bow, Gainford near Darlington; - message: 'Do you recognise anyone in this group. Mrs H is not so well very weak. Much love E. S. W.'

Postcard showing a group outside the Church Tea Tent - early 20th century - postally unused; - written on the reverse: 'A Teesdale show - Eggleston? Photo by D. Sinclair of Middleton in Teesdale (Beamish Collection)