Catalogue

Photograph of Regimental Sergeant-Major Bob 'The Hawk' Hawksworth, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, first left, on parade at Brancepeth, April 1957

Copy photograph of Brigadier 'Crackers' May, D.S.O., M.C., 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1950s]

Letter from Ann Galliard, Alltan Donn House, Altonburn Road, Nairn, Invernesshire, to Harry Moses, concerning the volunteer and territorial soldiers 2246 Frank Mewes (3 April 1882 - 19 January 1967) who served as a volunteer from 1900 to 1904, and in the Transport Section of the 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry from 1913 to 1918, and his brother 8129 William Mewes (born 6 January 1870) who served in the 1st Volunteer Service Company, The Durham Light Infantry in the South African War, and became a colour sergeant, present at the presentation of colours ceremony at Windsor, Berkshire, on 19 June 1909, n.d. [1990s]

Copy photograph of six Durham Light Infantry volunteers at camp, including 2246 Private Frank Mewes, 4th Volunteer Battalion, holding a bugle, n.d. [1900 - 1904]

Copy photograph of 2246 Bugler Frank Mewes, 4th Volunteer Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 1900 - 1904

Copy photograph of 2246 Private Frank Mewes, Transport Section, 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, seated on a horse outside stables, possibly taken in France, 1915 - 1918

Copy photograph of 2246 Private Frank Mewes, Transport Section, 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1913 - 1918]

Copy photograph of women workers and staff at Birtley Royal Ordnance Factory, 1916 Includes: third row from front, third left, Isabella Burgon Landles (who married Frank Mewes), and fourth left, her sister Margaret Ellen Landles

Photograph of Sergeant David Ridley, 17th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, Folkestone, Kent, 2 March 1942 Endorsed: 'eventually C.S.M. David Ridley, 17th and 1st Battalion D.L.I., awarded D.C.M. in Italy'

Photograph of Sergeant David Ridley, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1942 - 1945]

Photograph of Sergeant Bill Roberts, 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, displaying his medals, n.d. [after 1945] Sergeant Roberts was captured in France in May 1940, and later escaped from a German prisoner of war camp in Poland. He was awarded the D.C.M.

Photograph of Private Tom Wilson, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 1933

Photograph of the barrack room, Fenham Barracks, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1933

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, and Private Tom Wilson, right, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, seated on a Carlton Lloyd bren gun carrier, no. MT 9897, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of Private Tom Wilson, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, China, n.d. [1937 - 1939]

Photograph of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry on parade in China, including Colonel Arderne carrying a sword, n.d. [1937 - 1939]

Photograph of the ship H.M.T. Dilwara,sent by Tom Wilson, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1937]

Photograph of soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry marching through the streets in China, n.d. [1937 - 1939]

Newspaper cutting of a photograph of men of the advance guard, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken before leaving Farnborough, Hampshire, for China, n.d. [1937] Includes: Tom Wilson, centre

Photograph of soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry and Japanese troops in Shanghai, China, 1937

Photograph of Private J. Wright, 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 1914 - 1916

Photograph half-portrait of Private J. Wright, 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914 - 1916]

Letter from Clive Gilbert, 78 Fairfax Avenue, Ewell, Surrey, to Harry Moses, concerning photographs of Durham Light Infantry officers, 26 November 2001

Paper containing copies of photographs from glass plate negatives; copies made 2001

Photograph of Lieutenant A.G. Dugdale, 4th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken 12 August 1915

Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Henry Wingfield-Cardiff, 3rd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken 17 July 1915

Photograph of Captain Francis Ivan Leslie Ditmas, The Durham Light Infantry, taken 7 June 1915 (1 paper) (D/DL 7/1019/3) Paper containing copies of photographs from glass plate negatives; copies made 2001

Photograph of Second Lieutenant Orde, The Durham Light Infantry, taken 17 April 1915

Photograph of Captain E.A. Leybourne, 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken 19 September 1918

Photograph of Second Lieutenant George Macauley Garland, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken 12 June 1915

Group photograph of unidentified officers of The Durham Light Infantry at camp, taken by A.E. Graham, Redcar, Yorkshire, n.d. [1920s] Endorsed: A. Wardle

Group photograph of unidentified officers of The Durham Light Infantry at camp, in dress uniform, n.d. [1920s]

Letter from Hubert Dawson to Harry Moses containing reminiscences of his service as a Bevin boy, at Pelton Fell colliery, from 1944 to 1947; 2003

Photograph album, containing views of Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the Queen's Throne Room, Mandalay Palace, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph view of the 450 Pagodas, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the city moat and wall, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the house in which King Theebaw surrendered, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph looking along the street in a Burmese village, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the Palace, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a wooden footbridge over the moat in the palace grounds, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the gateway to the 450 Pagodas, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the city wall, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the entrance to the palace, and the bridge over the moat, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a Burmese princess wearing stage dress, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a young Burmese woman holding an earthenware pot and twisted rope, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a Burmese woman holding a parasol, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of some of the 450 Pagodas, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the base of the Shwe Dagor Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the Shwe Dagor Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of two Burmese men drinking at the road side, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a Shaw girl, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a Burmese girl holding a cheroot, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of two men tied to a framework of wooden poles, captioned: Villagers crucified by Dacoits, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of the Queen's Golden Monastery, Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a Burmese bullock cart used for pleasure, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of Burmese people bathing in the Irrawaddy river, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Photograph of a large sitting image of Gand[ ], Mandalay, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [1898 - 1900]

Group photograph of the signallers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, India, December 1924

Group photograph of signallers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, probably taken in India, n.d. [after 1924]

Photograph album of an unidentified private, possibly in 'B' Company, 5 or 6 Platoon, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, covering his service in China and India, n.d. [c.1927 - 1930]

Photograph of a racehorse and groom captioned: Shanghai racehorse, China, n.d. [1927]

Photograph of a railway train travelling along a valley, probably on the journey from Solon to Simla, India, n.d. [c.1927]

Photograph of a soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly Private Walker [photograph has been detached from its original position in the album], and his dog outside a bungalow at Razmak camp, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly the owner of the album [photograph has been detached from its original position], outside a bungalow at Razmak camp, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of four soldiers guarding piles of rifles, captioned: The boys at Bannu, India, n.d. [c.1929]

Photograph captioned: Shanghai street by night, China, n.d. [1927]

Photograph of the interior of a dormitory in barracks, captioned: My cot at Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers at a sentry point, captioned: Chinese outpost, Shanghai, China, n.d. [1927]

Photograph of local tribesmen aiming rifles, captioned: Mahsud Wallahs, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of square towers at Razmak, Narai, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of women and children, captioned: Bibbies at Sialkot, India, n.d. [c.1929]

Photograph of the view along a main street, captioned: Murruy, India, n.d. [c.1929]

Photograph of local tribesmen aiming rifles, captioned: Snipers, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a soldier in an armoured car, named 'Trafalgar', in a snowdrift, captioned: Snowed up, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a local tribesman in a barbed wire compound, captioned: Rest Camp at Bannu, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of two local tribesmen beside an overturned vehicle, captioned: Off the road, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a river valley captioned: Shora - Algad, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a river valley and bridge, captioned: Tauda China, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a hut beside the reservoir at Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a tented encampment captioned: Lower Camp Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of the fort at Datta Khel, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a military camp captioned: Razmak Column Dam dil, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of the Church of England Church, Simla, India, n.d. [c.1927]

Photograph of the Viceroy of India and officers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry at Razmak, India, n.d. [1930]

Photograph of officers on horseback and a column of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry crossing a shallow river, captioned: Leaving Boya, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel R.V. Turner and Captain Gibbons taking a rest break while on column, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry captioned: 'B' Company marching in after the column, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry captioned: Starting out on the column, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry wearing rain capes on column, captioned: Bibizai, India, n.d. [1930]

Photograph of four Indian soldiers captioned: Johnnies at Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph view of the road to Bibizai, India, n.d. [c.1930]

Photograph of a local tribesman and camels captioned: A Mahsud, Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a train rounding a bend and buildings on a hillside captioned: Outside Solon station, n.d. [c.1929]

Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry standing beside a camel, captioned: A few of the boys, Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry at a machine gun post on Datta Khel column, India, n.d. [1930]

Photograph of crowds outside Dos Ali Fort, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [c.1930]

Photograph of a column of soldiers marching past a village outside Boya, India, n.d. [1930]

Photograph of a column of soldiers at Three Roads Ends, two miles from Tal, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of Tauda China bridge, India, n.d. [1930]

Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, captioned: Some of 8 Platoon at Bannu, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of the dining hall of 5 and 6 Platoons, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, possibly at Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a column of soldiers moving along the road below Duncan's Picket, India, n.d. [c.1930]

Photograph of vehicles on a hill road captioned: The winding trail to Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a soldier of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry outside barrack buildings at Razmak, captioned: Dodger, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of two soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, captioned: Ginger and Matty, probably at Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of two local children aiming bows and arrows, captioned: Khud Rats, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of Company Sergeant-Major Green, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, probably at Razmak barracks, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a local tribesman and oxen captioned: Native ploughing, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of an Indian barber captioned: The Nappie, working outside barrack buildings, Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry taken during a halt, captioned: 6 Platoon at Saidgi, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry captioned: A halt half way between Saidgi and Idak, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry outside barracks at Razmak, captioned: Drawing clothing, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry outside their barracks, captioned: 6 Platoon's Bungalow, Razmak, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of barrack bungalows, captioned: Razmak before the snow, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of barrack bungalows, captioned: Razmak after snow, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of Rifleman's Tower, North West Frontier Province, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a camel captioned: A Razmak pet, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, similar to D/DLI 7/1025/1(40), at Bannu, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of a Chinese man, possibly a trader, seated at a table, probably in Shanghai, China, n.d. [1927]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken during a halt on the road to Miranshah, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of a signpost giving the distances to Damdil, Razani, Razmak, Miranshah, Boya and Datta Khel, India, n.d. [1929]

Photograph of five soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, including 'Jock' marked, Solon, India, June 1929 (1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry at Bannu, Waziristan, India, with 'Jock', identified by a cross, standing next to Allen, n.d. [c.1929]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry marching in a column, captioned: 2nd day out from Bannu, Tubby behind me, Jock, India, n.d. [November 1929]

Photograph of a biplane above the hills of the Indian-Afghan border, dropping a container by parachute onto the camp below, captioned: sending us a message down, 4th day out, India, n.d. [November 1929]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry taking a rest break, captioned: 5th day out, half way house, probably en-route from Bannu to Razmak, India, n.d. [November 1929]

Photograph of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry marching into Razmak, India, 19 November 1929

Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry in informal dress at Razmak, India, including 'Jock', marked by a cross, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of the site of an aeroplane crash, captioned: This aeroplane crashed just before we marched out of Razmak. No-one got hurt. An hour after the crash the two of them went up in the air as they could not get the four bombs from underneath it, India, n.d. [1930]

Photograph of the Viceroy of India arriving by car at Razmak, India, n.d. [1930] J.D.B. was a member of the Viceroy's guard during his visit

Photograph of a military convoy three miles from Razmak, Waziristan, India, n.d. [1929 - 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry outside the Officers' Mess tent at Tauda China camp, India, captioned: just after a day's outing, n.d. [July 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry firing a field gun, captioned: sending over some extras for the Mahsuds, T.C. [T auda China], India, n.d. [July 1930]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry at Tauda China camp, India, captioned: about a hundred yards to the right of x is where most of our men got cut up, n.d. [July 1930]

Photograph of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry captioned: Column, having a rest, Allen in the centre, Jock, n.d. [1930]

Photograph view overlooking Babaizai Camp, India, captioned: in Camp on the last Column, J.D.B., n.d. [1930]

Photograph of an armoured vehicle with gun turret, marked 'Corunna', crossing river shallows, part of a military column, India, 1930

Photograph of a ferry crossing the River Indus, India, n.d. [c.1930]

Photograph of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry on parade in India, captioned Battalion returning from church, with a statue of a man riding a camel in the distance, n.d. [mid 1920s or early 1930s]

Postcard photograph of the H.T. Dorsetshire, captioned: Good Bye, India! Homeward Bound, from Jack [ ] to the lads of No. 13 Platoon, at Midnapore, India, n.d. [c.1932]

Photograph of Boy Soldier Morris, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of a procession of troops, led by a Roman Catholic priest, at a military funeral, India, n.d. [1930s] (1 photograph, 9 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)`

Photograph of soldiers carrying floral wreaths, at a military funeral, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers walking alongside the coffin on a gun carriage, at a military funeral, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of a soldier wearing historic costume of the Durham Light Infantry, Bombay, India, n.d. [1935]

Photograph of the King George V jubilee parade, Bombay, India, 1935

Photograph of troops at the harbour gate for the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, [1936]

Photograph of soldiers drawn up during the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, [1936]

Photograph of the King Edward VIII proclamation parade, Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, [Bombay, India], n.d. [1936]

Photograph of soldiers and the band of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, on parade, [Bombay, India], n.d. [1936]

Photograph of soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry on duty during the riots in Bombay, India, n.d. [1934 - 1936]

Photograph of soldiers beside burning debris during the riots, probably in Bombay, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of riots in Khartoum, Sudan, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of soldiers guarding rioters, possibly in Khartoum, Sudan, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of soldiers seated at a table under trees, eating a meal, n.d. [1920s]

Photograph of two soldiers and the Durham Light Infantry emblem picked out in small stones, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry emblem, outside unidentified barracks in India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of six lance-corporals and their dogs, in unidentified barracks, [India], n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of five soldiers, including three lance-corporals, sitting on steps in front of a building, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers relaxing outside tents in camp [probably in India], n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers in camp, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers standing in a meal queue outside a mess tent, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of a Durham Light Infantry sports team, winners of two trophy shields, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of a soldier of the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, being presented with a shield at sports day, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers taking part in a running race, sports day, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers taking part in a running race at sports day, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers taking part in a relay race, sports day, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of four soldiers in sports kit, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of five soldiers in sports kit, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of five soldiers playing tennis, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier on a tennis court, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers firing machine guns, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of an unidentified lance-corporal, wearing a black armband, with bicycle and dog, India, n.d. [1936]

Photograph of a soldier inside an unidentified Roman Catholic church, possibly taken in India, n.d. [1930s]

Postcard photograph of the Memorial Well, interior view, Cawnpore, India, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of an ornamental fountain in front of a building on a raised mound, in an unidentified city, India, n.d. [1930s] (1 photograph, 11 cm. x 6 cm., black and white) Records of unidentified soldiers, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1939 - 1945

Anonymous poem entitled: 'The Battle of Donbaik', concerning the fighting of the 6th Brigade on the Indian Front, and on the reverse, a sketch plan of Foul Point and Akyab, Burma (now Myanmar), n.d. [c.1944]

Reprint from SEAC, the South East Asia Campaign newspaper, concerning the unveiling of the war memorial of the 2nd Division, Fourteenth Army, at Kohima, India, 19 - 22 November 1944

Newspaper cutting concerning the 'Heroes of Kohima Victory', the men of the 2nd Division on the Burma Front, n.d. [after 22 June 1944]

Article from Illustrated magazine, concerning Japanese war criminals, in Changi Jail, Singapore, 21 June 1947

Newspaper cutting from the Evening Chronicle concerning the repatriation of men of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including Thomas Green and Arthur Lester, 1 January 1948

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, possibly of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken by Carl Bluhm, photographer, King William's Town, South Africa, n.d. [c.1900 - 1902]

Postcard illustration of regular soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, in scarlet tunics, building a bridge across water with wooden poles, from the 'Life in our Army' Series 4621 by M. Ettlinger and Company, London; sent to Mr. L. Osstyn, 1 Place des Victoires, Boulogne, France, postmark Folkestone, Kent, 23 September 1905 Endorsed: 'Found at Ypres, May 1915, by Lieutenant R.B. Bradford, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, sent by him to Colonel W.L. Vane'

Photograph of an unidentified corporal of the Durham Light Infantry, wearing a Broderick cap, and South African War service medals, n.d. [c.1902 - 1908]

Group photograph of officers and non-commissioned officers of an unidentified battalion, possibly the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken by R. Fairclough, 93 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, n.d. [1902 - 1913]

Album of postcards from India, possibly belonging to Private John 'Jack' George, dedicated to 'Maggie, from brother Jack, Deolali, Bombay, India', 8 January - July 1912

Photograph of the Sergeants' Mess building, Deolali, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of the King Emperor's bodyguard of native princes, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India, containing a message from Brother Jack to his sister, n.d. [1911]

Photograph of the Officers' Mess building, Deolali, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph captioned: Street View on Sun Holiday Procession, Jeypore, India, n.d. [c. 1912]

Photograph of Deolali railway station, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of the visit of Lord Curzon to Cawnpore Well, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Photograph view of a Hindu temple, Deolali, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of the Buddhist Temple, Gwalior, India, n.d. [c. 1912]

Photograph view of the Parsi Tower of Silence, Deolali, India, n.d. [c. 1912]

Postcard photograph of Baroda College, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Photograph view of the barracks, Deolali, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of Europeans seated on open railway trucks at Coonoor railway station, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Photograph of the main street, Deolali, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of the Taj Mahal, Agra, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Photograph of the weekly bazaar at Bhagoor, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of the Old Palace, Umber, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Postcard photograph of the Golden Temple of Amritsar, India, n.d. [c. 1912]

Postcard photograph of the King Emperor and Queen Empress at the Coronation Durbar ceremony, Delhi, India, n.d. [1911]

Postcard photograph of the Mausoleum of Sufter Jung, Delhi, India, n.d. [c. 1912]

Postcard photograph of the King Emperor's bodyguard of native princes, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India, n.d. [1911]

Postcard photograph of the Kutub Minar tower, Delhi, India, n.d. [1911]

Postcard photograph of the King Emperor and Queen Empress presenting themselves to their people, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India, n.d. [1911]

Postcard photograph of Ala-ood-Deen's Gateway, Delhi, India, n.d. [c. 1912]

Postcard photograph of the King Emperor reading the proclamation, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India, n.d. [1911]

Photograph of Private Jones, winner of the Regimental Featherweight boxing championships, 1910 and 1911, and his trainer Private Longmore, and seconds, India, n.d. [1911]

Photograph of the grave of 11189 Private Albert Ashby, 'K' Company, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, who died at Nowshera on 5 July 1912, aged 25 years, India, 1912

Photograph of W. Race, [1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry] winner of the Battalion Cross Country mile and half mile race, and his trainer, India, 5 December 1912

Photograph of Private J.T. Hall, 5 Company, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, who broke the [Indian Clubs] English Amateur Record Championship by 2 hours 30 minutes, and his trainers, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, the Army and Navy World's Champion swordsman, and his trainer and seconds, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of the Quartermaster's staff, [1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry], Nowshera, India, n.d. [c.1912]

Photograph of a group of sergeants of The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry outside stables in India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an unidentified private of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, probably 1st Battalion, India, n.d. [c.1919]

Photograph of an unidentified artilleryman, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of three unidentified soldiers, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of soldiers standing in a garden outside a tent, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of soldiers in camp, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of the camp and the mule lines at Upper Barian, Murree Hills, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an unidentified army camp in India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an Indian man lying dead on a bed frame in the open air, probably at an army camp, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Group photograph of signallers, not The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [c.1919]

Photograph of the interior of a barracks dormitory, and a dog seated on a trunk, captioned: 'On guard, North West Frontier, India', n.d. [c.1930]

Postcard photograph of an Indian bearer cleaning an officer's rifle and shoes, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian syce, or groom, holding the reins of a horse, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian bhistee, or water carrier, watering plants, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian dhobi, or washing man, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian orderly carrying a book, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian khidmatgor, or table boy, carrying a tea tray, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian mehtar, or sweeper, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian barber, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian bawarchi, or cook, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian chow kidar, or night watchman, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of an Indian malee, or gardener, India, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of three unidentified soldiers, probably of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [c.1914 - 1918] Includes: a lance-corporal and a signaller wearing an overseas service stripe

Photograph of an unidentified soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [c.1914 - 1918]

Photograph of King George V inspecting soldiers in tropical helmets, n.d. [after 1918]

Photograph of five Chelsea pensioners in winter walking-out dress, formerly members of The Durham Light Infantry, 1927 Left to right: R. McFarlane, T. Aldridge, O. Hayne, J. Marsden and P. Murphy

Group photograph of the sergeants of a regular battalion, 1st or 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, and three officers wearing civilian dress, possibly taken in India, n.d. [1920s]

Photograph of an unidentified wedding group, including several sergeants, all regular soldiers, from various regiments, n.d. [1920s] The groom is possibly from The Durham Light Infantry

Group photograph of the Sergeants' Mess fancy dress ball of the 1st or 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, and the commanding officer and adjutant, n.d. [1920s - 1930s]

Photograph of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly the 1st Battalion, with a young child, picnic baskets, and a man wearing a fez, probably in Egypt, n.d. [1920s]

Photograph of a group of sergeants of the 1st or 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, taken overseas, n.d. [c.1927 - 1939]

Photograph of two unidentified soldiers, probably taken in India or Egypt, n.d. [1920s - 1930s]

Copy photograph of an unidentified Durham Light Infantry officer wearing a solar topee, found in a box with the Martini Henry Wimbledon Cup, n.d. [1920s - 1930s]

Photograph of an unidentified private soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly W. Bateman, taken at Fenham Barracks, D.L.I. Depot, Newcastle upon Tyne, November 1932 - May 1933

Photograph of three soldiers, probably of The Durham Light Infantry, standing under a pointed archway, taken in Egypt or the Sudan, n.d. [1930s - 1945]

Photograph of a Durham Light Infantry bandmaster, being presented with flowers by two children [Germany], n.d. [1950s] (1 photograph, 24 cm. x 18 cm., black and white) Records of unidentified soldiers, 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry

Postcard photograph of the colours and drums of the 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry at a brigade camp, Richmond, Yorkshire, 1909

Postcard photograph of two men in civilian dress seated in deckchairs outside two bell tents, captioned: Welsh Wales Camp 1910

Postcard photograph of an unidentified river and two bell tents on the river bank in the distance, possibly in Wales, n.d. [ c.1910]

Postcard photograph of three men in civilian dress washing crockery at an unidentified camp, captioned: the Welsh Wales Camp 1910

Postcard photograph of a group of Durham Light Infantrymen relaxing under a tree at Richmond Camp, Yorkshire, sent from Arthur to Miss Borrow, Westcot, Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, 16 July 1910

Postcard photograph of 'C' Company, 5th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, at Haltwhistle Camp, Northumberland, sent by 'A.E.W.', 1911

Postcard photograph of an unidentified elderly woman, n.d. [c. 1900 - 1910]

Postcard photograph of an elderly woman, taken by Leighton Studios, 124 Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, captioned: 'M.L. Spencer, March 1915', 1915

Photograph of a large group of volunteers in a rural setting, possibly at a training camp, taken by F.W. Morgan, Durham, n.d. [c.1900]

Photograph of an unidentified volunteer or territorial soldier standing by the opening to a tent, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Postcard photograph of a general view of Tidworth, no. 3 [Camp], Hampshire, n.d. [c.1914]

Postcard photograph of Candahar and Delhi Barracks, Tidworth, Hampshire, n.d. [c.1912 - 1914]

Postcard photograph of the Garrison Church, Tidworth, Hampshire, n.d. [c. 1912]

Panorama photograph view of the ruins of Messines, Belgium, after shelling, n.d. [1917]

Photograph of a group of officers of The Durham Light Infantry, taken outside the mess building at camp, no location, n.d. [ c.1930] Endorsed: 'Uncle Fred'

Photograph of a group of officers of The Durham Light Infantry, taken at camp, no location, n.d. [c.1930]

Photograph of a column of Durham Light Infantry soldiers marching through a town in County Durham, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of an unidentified company of Durham Light Infantry soldiers, probably from a territorial battalion, at camp, taken by Arthur Hackett, 40 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, n.d. [1930s]

Group photograph of the officers of an unidentified company of Durham Light Infantry soldiers, probably from the 7th Battalion or another territorial battalion, at camp, Ripon, Yorkshire, July 1934

Group photograph of the officers of an unidentified Durham Light Infantry territorial battalion, probably the 5th Battalion or 7th Battalion, at camp, Catterick, Yorkshire, August 1935

Group photograph of the staff of the Collective Training Squadron, Guards Armoured Training Wing, Pirbright, Surrey, October 1942 Back row: Gdsn. T. Armstrong, K. Antrobus, L/Cpl. F. Armitage, Gdsn. C. Bellew, D. Hargreaves, L/Sgt. G. Stewart, Gdsn. S. Rushby, L/Sgt. W. West Fourth row: Sgt. J. Connor, Gdsn. W. Elway, L/Sgt. L. Coles, Sgt. S. Loraine, Sgt. W. Reece, L/Sgt. W. Mansfield, Gdsn. G. Worsfold, L/Sgt. A. Batten, L/Sgt. J. Morris Third row: Sgt. G. Calderhead, Gdsn. T. Venables, W. Baker, E. Wheatman, C. Bleakley, H. Tiffen, L/Cpl. E. Booth, Sgt. J. Bullock, Sgt. A. Tasker Second row: L/Sgt. I. Prior, L/Sgt. W. Cooper, L/Sgt. C. Rowell, Gdsn. E. Goulder, W. Bateman, Pte. E. Jennings, L/Sgt. R. Mason, Gdsn. W. Woodcock, L/Cpl. W. Windsor, L/Sgt. A. Middleton, L/Cpl. E. Bangham Front row: S.S.M. J. Brown, Lt. A. Ponsonby, Lt. A. Graham, Lt. A.D.M. Musker, Major F.E. Clifford, Capt. J.C. Day, Lt. H.T. Close-Smith, Lt. C. Wilson, S.Q.M.S. J. Langham

Photograph of a five-a-side football team of The Durham Light Infantry and an unidentified trophy shield, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an elderly man on horseback, captioned: 'R.L.H. on Myrtle', n.d. [early 20th c.]

Page from an officer's field service notebook detailing bombardment of enemy trenches and their return fire, Saturday 11 September n.y. [1915]

Group photograph of officers and non-commissioned officers of an unidentified Durham Light Infantry Battalion, n.d. [1914 - 1918] Includes: second row, third from right 'Uncle Bill'

Photograph of the officers of an unidentified battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [c.1915 - 1918]

Group photograph of a platoon from an unidentified service battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, led by an unidentified captain, winner of the Military Cross, n.d. [1918]

Group photograph of a platoon from an unidentified service battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, led by an unidentified captain, winner of the Military Cross, n.d. [1918]

Group photograph of a platoon from an unidentified service battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, including two cooks, and led by an unidentified captain, winner of the Military Cross, n.d. [1918]

Group photograph of a platoon from an unidentified service battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, led by an unidentified captain, winner of the Military Cross, n.d. [1918]

Group photograph of a platoon from an unidentified service battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, led by an unidentified captain, winner of the Military Cross, n.d. [1918]

Group photograph of officers of various regiments, including a Second Lieutenant of The Durham Light Infantry, second row, third from left, possibly at a musketry training course, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of No. 7 Platoon, 13th Officer Cadet Battalion, possibly taken at Aldershot, Hampshire, May 1917 Back row: Cadets W.A. Cozens, R.W. Wilkinson, A. Segar, H.L. Baker, A.L. Weenan, H. Simmons, T. [Thomas] Peat, W.E. Sudlow, S. Guest Fourth row: Cadets J.W. Walker, J.W. Rushforth, G.W. Gimber, J. Mackenzie, J. Jarrett, P.F. Davy, A. Beeming, G. Halls, T.E. Grayson, J.C. Pert Third row: Cadets R.K. Cock, A.N. Yuille, A. Elwick-Harrison, R. Halliday, E.S. Noice, J. Reader, J. Harrison, L.J. Stanford, G.C. Rose, B.J. Wilkins, A.P. Bray Second row: Cadets G.J. Lilley, A.C. Timms, J.B. Sterndale-Bennett, N. Cameron, G.T. Cooper, T.C. Andrew, R.F.W. Walton, J.F. Greville, E.P. Kellow, C.J. Corbett, A.N. Cranswick, J. Burman Front row: Cadets R.Y. Daniel, C.E. Austin, J. South, J.M. Gregory, Corporal G.R. Reeve, Lieutenant G.T. Shipstow, Corporal W.K. Bone, Cadets R. Moore, A.C. Chandler, C. Wyatt, R. Ambler T. Peat in the back row, is possibly 2665 Private, later Second Lieutenant Thomas Peat, The Durham Light Infantry

Photograph of 1 - 10 squads, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers, 307th Party, School of Musketry, Hythe, 18 May - 16 June 1914 Includes: a Durham Light Infantry sergeant in the fourth row, four from right

Group photograph of Class 12, Non-Commissioned Officers Pioneer School of Instruction, Reading, Berkshire, February 1918 Includes: Light Infantrymen

Group photograph of officers and non-commissioned officers of various regiments, including The Durham Light Infantry, possibly taken at an instruction course, photographed by Rosemont, Leeds, Yorkshire, n.d. [1914 - 1918] Endorsed: 31797 [possibly 31797 Private George North, The Durham Light Infantry]

Photograph of an unidentified second lieutenant of The Durham Light Infantry, taken by Richard Oliver Wilson, photographer of Consett, 1915

Photograph of an unidentified officer, possibly Second Lieutenant Webb of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of an unidentified company sergeant-major, taken by Thirlwell and Company, photographers, of Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, West Hartlepool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of an unidentified company sergeant-major, and his wife, three daughters and son, taken by Thirlwell and Company, photographers, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of four opposing ranks of soldiers undergoing bayonet practice in a walled yard under the supervision of an officer, n.d. [c.1914]

Photograph of four opposing ranks of soldiers practising lunging with bayonets in a walled yard under the supervision of an officer, n.d. [c.1914]

Autograph booklet of an unidentified soldier, probably of The Durham Light Infantry, from the Tow Law area, 4 December 1911 - 2 July 1917 Includes: references to the Golden Lion public house, Tow Law, and Grandfather Vickers

Autograph booklet of an unidentified soldier, probably of The Durham Light Infantry, from the Tow Law area, 11 March 1912 - 22 June 1921, and 10 March 1941

'The Soldiers' Own Diary' (blank), 1918 Includes: sketches and footnotes taken from 'Things all Scouts Should Know'

Letter from Ken and Will McVean, Wesleyan Soldiers' Homes, Aldershot Command, North Camp, Hampshire, to an unidentified addressee, enclosing a small gift and wishing Mr. and Mrs. Massen a happy married life, 3 October 1914

Postcard containing an illustration of the uniform of The Durham Light Infantry, and a description of the battle honours, history and traditions of the regiment; sent from an unidentified soldier with the British Expeditionary Force to Mr. F. Young, City Home, Lichfield, Staffordshire, acknowledging the receipt of a parcel, n.d. [c.1914]

Postcard featuring an illustration of an infantry soldier at a military camp, captioned: 'I am thinking of you at Woolsington', sent from J.C. [Cross], Woolsington Camp, Northumberland, to Mrs. M.E. Cross, 22 Wear Street, Willington, 22 June 1915

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a shield in the colours of the union flag, flanked by rose garlands, and the word 'Liberty', in an embossed card mount; sent by Lance Corporal W. Hall, France, 10 October 1915

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring the crossed national flags of Britain and France before a rising sun, holly branches and the word 'Fraternity', in an embossed card mount, sent by Lance Corporal W. Hall, France, 1915

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring robins in a winter landscape, holly and mistletoe branches, and the words 'A Happy Xmas', in an embossed card mount, n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a country cottage scene with holly branch, and the words 'Happy Christmas', in an embossed card mount, n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring the emblem and motto of the Royal Army Medical Corps above a rose and thistles, in an embossed card mount, n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk postcard sent from 'Bob' to Mrs. Tomlinson, Monkseaton, Northumberland, January 1916

Letter from Tommy [probably Thomas Bone of 10 St. Alban's Terrace, Trimdon Grange], British Expeditionary Force, France and Belgium, to his brother, sister and niece at Trimdon Grange, concerning friends in other regiments; the slow progress in getting a transfer to Ernie's regiment, and the 'A one' character of all the Trimdon lads, 19 September 1916

Letter from Will, Sallie and Doris [ ], 10 St. Albans Terrace, Trimdon Grange, to brother [Tommy], congratulating him on his commendation for bravery and urging him to 'take as much care of yourself as possible and take no unnecessary risks', giving him news of other men, including Herbert Temple, wounded, and commenting on the Germans: 'we are cutting his claws now what with tanks and bringing down his Zepps he will be wild', 5 October 1916

Photograph of four soldiers of the 20th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, at camp, n.d. [c.1915]

Field service postcard from 'Bill' to Mrs. William Lumley, Albion Terrace, Witton Park, 2 July 1917

Active service envelope from C.A. Stirling to Mrs. Stirling, 14 West Parade, Leadgate, 10 August n.y. [1917]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring pansies and the words 'Happy Birthday', in an embossed card mount, sent from 'your father W.B.' [William Burton], n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a pocket flap decorated with the sun rising between the national flags of Britain and France, and foliage, and a printed card insert captioned: 'Guerre Europeenne', in an embossed card mount, n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring the allied national flags and a spray of forget-me-nots, and the words 'Forget me not', in an embossed card mount, n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a horseshoe, the union flag, and spray of roses, and the words 'Britons All', in an embossed card mount, n.d. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a pocket flap decorated with the allied national flags and roses, and printed card insert captioned: 'Glorieux Souvenir 1914 - 1915', in an embossed card mount, 1915

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a pocket flap decorated with roses, and printed card insert, as in D/DLI 7/1085/5, in an embossed card mount, 1915

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a pocket flap decorated with the year '1917' in the colours of the allied national flags, and the words 'Souvenir de France', in an embossed card mount, endorsed 'Elsie Burton', 1917

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a pocket flap decorated with a cottage scene and roses, and the words 'To my dear cousin', in an embossed card mount, sent from Tom [ ] to his cousin, Bella, Christmas, n.y. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk greetings card featuring a pocket flap decorated with a cottage scene and roses, and the words 'To my dear cousin', in an embossed card mount, sent from Tom [ ] to his cousin, William, Christmas, n.y. [c.1915]

Embroidered silk postcard depicting the flags of Great Britain and France with the motto 'Hope and love', sent from 'Lammas' to his sister Iris, n.d. [c.1914 - 1918]

Embroidered silk postcard depicting the Union Jack with the motto 'Honour', sent to 'mother' from 'son', n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Postcard photograph of a German officer, J. Kalous, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Postcard photograph of the open air bath, Blackpool, Lancashire, sent to Thomas Cleveland, 33 Fowler Street, South Shields, from his mother, 27 August 1929

Postcard photograph of Blackpool, Lancashire, viewed from the central pier, sent from 'Dad' to 'Fred', n.d. [1929]

Postcard photograph of High Force waterfall, Teesdale, from 'Polly', Barnard Castle, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Cleveland, 377 John Williamson Street, South Shields, 9 September 1952

Postcard photograph of the Albert Memorial, France, n.d. [1914-1952]

Postcard photograph of the Royal Infirmary, Manchester, n.d. [1914 - 1952]

Embroidered silk greetings card, captioned: 'Souvenir de France', from 'Erny' to Cecil, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Embroidered silk greetings card, captioned: 'To my dear brother: Remembrance', n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Embroidered silk postcard, captioned: 'To my dear mother', n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Christmas card of the 21st Division, featuring an illustration of a Grand National winner, captioned: 'Nearing the Finish Going Strong', and on the reverse a copy of a newspaper article, 'Berlin Stakes', from The Evening Telegraph, describing the last stages of the war in the style of a horse race; sent by A. Billinghurst [possibly 5412 R.S.M. Ambrose John Billinghurst, The Durham Light Infantry], December 1918

Photograph of boxers, watched by a group of soldiers and boy buglers of The Durham Light Infantry, captioned: 'How the Boys Keep Fit', n.d. [1914 - 1918] (1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)`

Postcard of a photograph of a Durham Light Infantry football team, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Postcard photograph of a group of stretcher bearers, Durham Light Infantry Reserves, n.d. [c.1914 - 1918]

Postcard photograph of six soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry on guard, probably outside Riehl Barracks, Cologne, Germany, n.d. [1919 - 1920]

Photograph of three newly-recruited soldiers, 'Robert', on the left, of The Durham Light Infantry, and 'Percy' and 'William', both of the Royal Artillery, taken in Newcastle upon Tyne, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of three unidentified private soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, in an embossed 'Alliance Souvenir' mount, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of four soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, sitting at tables, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of a Durham Light Infantry corporal mounted on a horse, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, possibly of The Durham Light Infantry, taken by Bert Wharton of Spennymoor, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of an unidentified private soldier of The Durham Light Infantry taken by W. Stocks, Sunderland, 1915

Photograph of an unidentified private soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly the 7th Battalion, taken by Stocks of Sunderland, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, possibly Private Whalley, of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of an unidentified private soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, wearing a Military Medal ribbon, n.d. [c.1918]

Photograph of an unidentified private soldier wearing a gas mask, n.d. [c. 1914 - 1916]

Photograph of an unidentified soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

Photograph of an unidentified private soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [c.1917]

Photograph of three officers of The Durham Light Infantry and two naval officers on the deck of a battleship, n.d. [1930s]

Photograph of soldiers, including Durham Light Infantrymen, possibly guests of honour, on a battleship, n.d. [1930s]

Postcard photograph of soldiers and sailors on the deck of a ship awaiting inspection, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Photograph of soldiers of an unidentified battalion of The Durham Light Infantry, boxing, n.d. [20th c.]

Christmas card of the Durham Light Infantry, Infantry Training Centre, from 'Joe' to 'Mary', 1939

Christmas card of the Durham Light Infantry, from 'Joe' to his mother, father and sister, 1940

Instruction leaflet and needlework transfers of the Durham Light Infantry emblem, designed by the Royal School of Needlework and made by Wm. Briggs and Company Limited, Manchester, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

Christmas card of the forces in Iceland, sent by an unidentified officer, 'Dick', [Richard ], containing news of his recent appointment as G.S.O. 1 at Northern Command Headquarters, December 1941

Wartime log book of an unidentified British prisoner of war, captured at Tobruk, Libya, on 27 June 1942, containing an account of his captivity, and verse and sketches by himself and fellow prisoners, compiled 1944 - 1945 This log book relates to an unidentified soldier, possibly of the 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, who was captured at Mersa Matruh, Egypt, on 27 June 1942, escaped and was recaptured on 29 June 1942 and taken prisoner of war. From Tobruk and Benghazi he was taken by boat to Brindisi, Italy, on 3 August 1942; and held captive in Italy until the end of 1943, then in Germany from 3 January 1944. On 31 March 1944 he was moved to Stalag 357 in Thorn [Torun], Poland, and in August 1944 the entire Stalag was moved to Fallingbostel, Germany. He was liberated on 22 April 1945. There are references in the log book to a Daniel Lawlor. [4438523 Private Daniel Lawlor, 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, of Felling, Gateshead, died in an accident in the Middle East on 21 April 1941. He had served in the First World War and as a regular soldier in the inter-war period]

Photograph of the interior of 'S' Company dining hall, decorated for Christmas, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, Deolali, India, 25 December 1934

Map of Italy, sheet 150 III: Albano Laziale, second edition, 46 Survey Company, S.A.E.C., June 1944 Scale: 1:50,000

Map of Italy, sheet 160 II: Cassino, second edition, Ordnance Survey, 1943 Scale: 1:50,000

Map of Italy, sheet 160 II N.E.: Cassino, first edition, with Second Defences Overprint, 31 December 1943 Scale: 1:25,000

Map of Italy, sheet 160 II N.W.: Pignataro Interamna, first edition, reproduced by 12 Polish Corps Field Survey Company, April 1944 Scale: 1:25,000

Map of Italy, sheet 160 I S.W.: Terelle, first edition, with Defence Overprint, 28 April 1944 Scale: 1:25,000

Aerial reconnaissance photographs of the area surrounding San Ambrogio, Italy, 1 November 1943 Scale: 1:12,500 (approx)

Propaganda photograph of Chinese gunners chained to a gun, no location, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

British Armed Forces special vouchers for use in British Service Canteens, issued by the Army Council, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

Photograph of an unidentified young man at a wedding, probably a soldier who served in India during the Second World War, n.d. [early 20th c.]

Group photograph of officers and men of an unidentified battalion, possibly the 14th, 16th or 17th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Folkestone, Kent, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

Group photograph of officers and men of an unidentified battalion of The Labour Corps, possibly taken at Hartlepool, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

Photograph of four second lieutenants of The Durham Light Infantry, 'Paul, Dick Dennis, Jasper Rudd and Maurice Kirby', n.d. [c.1939]

Photograph of soldiers at Albany Barracks, Isle of Wight, 6 June 1942 Includes: Corporal Ernest [ ] front row, third from the right

Photograph of Private J.G. Washbourne and Mrs. Washbourne, at home, washing up, November 1942

Photograph of soldiers at camp in the desert, probably in the Middle East or North Africa, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

Photograph of soldiers running towards a cliff face, probably in the Middle East or North Africa, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

Photograph of seven soldiers mounted on camels and horseback, Cairo, Egypt, 1944 Left to right: W.A. Miller, F. Wright, P. Rattigan, T. Preston, J. Mattin, W. Ritson (?), A. Witts The 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry was in Cairo in 1944

Group photograph of the 151st (Durham) Brigade Royal Signal Section, taken at Ypres, Belgium, before the break up of the Division, 1944 Probably includes 2330553 Signalman Sydney Crowe

Photograph of an unidentified soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [c.1945]

Poem entitled 'Disbanding of The D.L.I.', by V. Doloughan, n.d. [1968]

Photograph of officers of The Durham Light Infantry, Aldershot, Hampshire, n.d. [1940s]

Group photograph of an unidentified company of The Durham Light Infantry, standing on steps outside a wooden pavilion, n.d. [mid 20th c.]

Photograph of 'C' Company, unidentified battalion, advancing across a track on Exercise 'Card Five', n.d. [mid 20th c.]

Photograph of a group of officers of The Durham Light Infantry, taken at an unidentified event, outside the Headquarters of the 1st Cadet Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, Londonderry Hall, South Shields, n.d. [1950s - 1970s]

Photograph of two soldiers, possibly of The Durham Light Infantry, beside an armoured personnel carrier, Malta, n.d. [1960s]

Photograph of four soldiers, taken during training for jungle combat, n.d. [c.1965]

Photograph of soldiers and ex-servicemen standing outside The Durham Light Infantryman public house, Gilesgate, Durham, February 1968

Photograph of a group of Regimental Sergeant-Majors, taken at Worksop, Nottinghamshire, n.d. [1950s]

Photograph of a group of Regimental Sergeant-Majors, probably taken at Worksop, Nottinghamshire, including Regimental Sergeant-Major McLane, n.d. [1950s]

Photograph of a Regimental Sergeant-Majors' convention at Brancepeth Castle, n.d. [1960s - 1980s]

Photograph of Regimental Sergeant-Majors R.N. Taylor (Washington), C. Cocliff (East Boldon) and J. McDowell (Bishop Auckland), n.d. [1960s - 1980s]

Photograph of soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry marching past the saluting base at an unidentified camp, possibly Brancepeth, n.d. [c.1945]

Photograph of Lord Barnard inspecting four soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, Bugler Allen, Sergeant Rivers, Private Burnip and Private Rashleigh, n.d. [1945 - 1968]

Photograph of four soldiers of the 1st Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, one is possibly John Spinks, [India], n.d. [c.1902-1910]

Photograph of an unidentified Lance Corporal of a Durham Light Infantry Pioneer Battalion, n.d. [1914-1918] Reverse reads '32288 8/5'. If first part is regimental number, then may be Charles Holmes.

Photograph of an unidentified Lance Corporal of a Durham Light Infantry Pioneer Battalion, taken by Henry Walker, 37 West Street, Gateshead. n.d. [1914-1918]