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Durham County Council (1974 - 2009)

Reference: DC/PI Catalogue Title: Durham County Council (1974 - 2009) Area: Catalogue Category: Local Authority Records Description: County Press and Information Office

Covering Dates: 1961-2002

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Durham County Council (1974 - 2009) - County Press and Information Office (Ref: DC/PI)Durham County Council centenary 1989 (Ref: DC/PI 1-2)

Durham County Council centenary video, produced by Chapel Studio, Quebec Street, Langley Park, Durham, 1989 (1 video tape)


Newspaper cuttings (original and photocopies) and photographs concerning the County Council Centenary, 1989
(1 bundle)

Clayport Library, Durham, official opening by HM Queen Elizabeth II, 30 May 2002 (Ref: DC/PI 3-22)

Photograph outside Clayport Library, Durham, taken before the official opening, including second from the right, Councillor Tom Forster (Lanchester), third from right, Councillor Anne Wright (Sacriston), 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph outside Clayport Library, Durham, taken before the official opening, including, second from right Councillor Anne Wright (Sacriston), fourth from right Councillor Tom Forster (Lanchester), 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of a group including councillors and schoolchildren outside Clayport Library, before the official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of (l - r) Councillor Brian Myers MBE (Willington) and Councillor Joe Armstrong (Esh) inside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of a group of St. Hild's Primary schoolchildren, Durham, with adults, inside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of a group taken outside Clayport Library, Durham, on its official opening, included, Councillors centre (l - r) Trevor Carroll (Crook North and Tow Law), Mac Williams (Durham South), Peter Thompson (Gilesgate), Joe Armstrong (Esh), John Davies (Benfieldside); far right (r - l) John Quigley (Shildon South West), John Dorner (Aycliffe West) and Anne Wright (Sacriston), 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of a group of people, behind barriers, outside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums and June Gowland, Library Manager of Clayport Library, in the doorway of the library, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of David Boyes, Promotional and Marketing Manager of Durham County Council's Arts, Libraries and Museums Department, sitting in front of the mural he designed, Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of the Chairman of Durham County Council, Charles Magee (Ferryhill), June Gowland, Library Manager, Clayport Library, Mrs. Doreen Magee, Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums, outside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of (l - r) Eileen Rochford, Mayor of the City of Durham, Chairman of Durham County Council, Charles Magee, and his wife, Mrs. Doreen Magee, outside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of (l - r) June Gowland, manager of Clayport Library, H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, Carol Attiwell, Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph (l - r) Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums; June Gowland, Library Manager of Clayport Library; Chairman of Durham County Council, Charles Magee; H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II; Carol Attiwell, with a group of schoolchildren, inside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph (l - r) Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson; Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums; June Gowland, Library Manager of Clayport Library; H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II; Carol Attiwell, with a group of schoolchildren, Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of (l - r) Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums; Mrs. Doreen Magee and Chairman of Durham County Council, Charles Magee; H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II; June Gowland, Library Manager of Clayport Library, with a group of schoolchildren, Clayport Library, Durham, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of (l - r) Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums; Mrs. Doreen Magee and Chairman of Durham County Council, Charles Magee; H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II; June Gowland, Library Manager of Clayport Library, with a group of schoolchildren, Clayport Library, Durham, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph (l - r) Carol Attiwell, H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, June Gowland, Library Manager of Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums; H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson; Mrs. Magee with members of Clayport Library, including Joan Weighill, Sheila Forster, inside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 17.5 cm., colour)


Photograph inside the reference and local studies floor of Clayport Library, Durham, including (l - r) Lord Lieutenant of Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson; Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums; H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II; official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)


Photograph of pupils from Durham Trinity School inside Clayport Library, Durham, official opening, 30 May 2002
(1 photograph, 17.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., colour)

Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh to Durham and Seaham, 8 May 2002 (Ref: DC/PI 23-121)

Photographs from CD ' Royal Visit PIX', Durham and Seaham
NB original digital images preserved on cd. Printed copies available for research.


Photograph of the Market Place, Durham, with stilt walkers dressed as The Beatles, in front of the pedestal on the site
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, next to the official car, being greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson and the Mayor of the City of Durham, Eileen Rochford, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, and Lord Nicholson, the Mayor of the City of Durham, Eileen Rochford, with two small girls handing bouquets, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, the Mayor of the City of Durham, Eileen Rochford, and Lady Nicholson, receiving bouquets from a group of children, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, the Mayor of the City of Durham, Eileen Rochford, with a group of children, and sightseers, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, the Mayor of the City of Durham, with stilt walkers dressed as The Beatles, and a group of Brownies with bouquets, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, the Mayor, with a group of sightseers, and children with bouquets, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, Mayor of the City of Durham, Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, walking across Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, receiving a bouquet from a child in the crowd, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and the Mayor of the City of Durham, leading a group past a flag-waving crowd in the Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, shaking hands with Maurice Craythorne, M.B.E., Leader of Durham City Council, Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, shaking hands with Barry Nicholson, Head of Information Services, Easington District Council, Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II receiving bouquets from children, together with H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, the Lord Lieutenant of Durham County, Sir Paul Nicholson, the Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Durham County, Kit Bartram, and Mr. Shearsmith, Durham City Chief Executive, Market Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with John Jennings, Durham City Council Planning Department, Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and the Mayor of Durham, walking past a line of Navy personnel, Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, the Mayor of Durham, and Rob Flower, General Manager of the Gala Theatre, in the reception area of the Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II talking to an unidentified man in front of the stage, Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II meeting members of the cast of the Northern Opera, rehearsing Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on stage, Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II meeting members of the cast of the Northern Opera, rehearsing Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on stage, Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II meeting members of the cast of the Northern Opera, rehearsing Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on stage, Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II walking in the reception area of the Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II signing a visitors' book, in the presence of the Mayor of Durham and the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II with the Mayor of Durham, next to the plaque before its unveiling, Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II unveiling the plaque with the Mayor of Durham, and Mr. Shearsmith, Durham City Chief Executive, in Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, the Mayor of Durham, with the Chairman of Durham County Council, Charles Magee (Ferryhill), Millennium Place, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the dining area of the Gala Theatre, Durham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh with Kit Bartram, Vice Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, talking to an ex-serviceman, amongst guests on his visit to Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, talking to guests on his visit to Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh standing beside two female students from Seaham School of Technology, inside the Business Marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to members of the local business community inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to a local business community exhibitor, beside a display to Lord Byron, part of the Seaham Hall Stand inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh shaking hands, next to the official car, Terrace Green, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to local business community exhibitors in front of the display for Homefair Blinds Limited inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to local business community exhibitors who are explaining the merits of Chocolate Celebration Cake, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh standing with three students (Thomas Riches, Daniel Gibson, Lee Tuck) of Seaham School of Technology, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh with students of Seaham School of Technology, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to female students of Seaham School of Technology, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to local business community exhibitors, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh standing with local business community exhibitors, next to the Pride Valley Foods stand inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh with students of Seaham School of Technology, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh talking to local business community exhibitors and students of Seaham School of Technology, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh being introduced to a guest, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh having a laugh with a guest, together with Kit Bartram, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Durham County, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh standing beside a display to Seaham Harbour and town, and having a photograph of the harbour explained to him, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the staff of the Tourist Information Centre, with Martin Boulton, Tourism Officer, Durham City
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology with local business community exhibitors, at the Motherwell Bridge Air Systems Limited stand, inside the business marquee
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Thermal Technology Transfer Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of female students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Homefair Blinds Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of female students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Seaham Hall stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Rufus Graphic Design stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the Metso, Automation Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the Pride Valley Foods Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the Seaham Homes and Community and the Seaham display boards, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the Thermal Technology Transfer Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the Seaham Harbour and Town display board, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of the Seaham Harbour and Town and Seaham New Industries display boards, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of female students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Metso Automation Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Grange Mill Foods Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the Pride Valley Foods Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology and local community exhibitors, at the Fillworth Limited stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of students of Seaham School of Technology and local business community exhibitors, at the International Plastic Systems stand, inside the business marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of flag-waving Seaham Junior School pupils, waiting for the arrival of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of flag-waving Seaham Junior School pupils and their teachers, waiting for the arrival of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph showing the arrival of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, in the official Rolls-Royce car, to be met by a flag-waving crowd of children, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of smiling children with flags, waiting to see H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, standing by the official Rolls Royce car, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II with the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, being introduced to Kit Batram, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Durham County and other dignitaries, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of a group of flag-waving children, waiting to see H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of a group of flag-waving children, waiting to see H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of seated elderly ladies, wearing rosettes, waiting to see H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II next to the official Rolls Royce car, with the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with guests, beside one of the marquees, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, shaking hands with people, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, holding a bouquet of flowers, speaking to elderly people in the crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, walking beside elderly people in the crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II stopping to talk to an elderly lady in the crowd, and to receive a bouquet of lowers, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster, Cabinet member for Education (Tudhoe) and the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, inside the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II with schoolchildren, in the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, Councillor Neil Foster, Cabinet member for Education (Tudhoe) and Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, with schoolchildren, in the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph,, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster, Cabinet member for Education (Tudhoe), receiving bouquets of flowers from schoolchildren, outside the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, in front of schoolchildren, at the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of schoolchildren, in Edwardian clothing, inside the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster, Cabinet member for Education (Tudhoe), receiving bouquets of flowers from schoolchildren, outside the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster, Cabinet member for Education (Tudhoe), receiving bouquets of flowers from schoolchildren, outside the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster, Cabinet member for Education (Tudhoe), receiving bouquets of flowers, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster (Tudhoe) Cabinet member for Education, receiving bouquets of flowers from children, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, her lady-in-waiting, and Councillor Neil Foster (Tudhoe) Cabinet member for Education, with flowers received from children, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and Councillor Neil Foster (Tudhoe) Cabinet member for Education, walking alongside the flag-waving crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and Councillor Neil Foster, standing in front of children waving flags, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and Councillor Neil Foster (Tudhoe), Cabinet member for Education, walking by children waving flags, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sir Paul Nicholson, walking by a cheering crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with her lady-in-waiting and Councillor Neil Foster (Tudhoe), Cabinet member for Education, walking by flag-waving schoolchildren, with the banner of Deneside Primary School, Seaham, at Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II walking by a smiling crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II stopping to receive a bouquet of flowers from a young girl, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, carrying bouquets of flowers, looking at a small girl being held over the spectator barrier, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II in the official car, waving to the crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, in the official car, waving to the crowd, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of three schoolchildren, in Edwardian dress, standing in front of microphones in the schoolchildren's marquee, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)


Photograph of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, with Councillor Neil Foster (Tudhoe), Cabinet member for Education, receiving a bouquet of flowers from a schoolgirl, Seaham
(1 photograph, colour)

Durham County Council Coat of Arms (Ref: DC/PI 122)

Newspaper cutting, Sunderland Echo, concerning the new Durham County Council coat of arms, 31 October 1961
(1 paper, printed)

Records concerning the partnership with HMS Brazen (Ref: DC/PI 123)

Durham County 'adopted' the Royal Navy vessel, the 4,200 tonne frigate HMS Brazen, in 1982. The ship was the seventh Navy vessel of this name. It was sold to the Brazilian navy in 1996 after a very successful 14 year affiliation. During this time, the ship developed close links with schools, hospitals, clubs and community organisations throughout the county, and raised thousands of pounds for her adopted charities.

Publicity and press items relating to HMS Brazen and items from Commissioning Ceremony.

Transfer of publicity material (Ref: DC/PI 123/1)

Letter from Lieutenant E. James, HMS Brazen, BFPO Ships, to Mr. Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, County Hall, Durham, concerning press material, 25 September 1991 (ref. nos. 123/2-123/13)
(1 paper)

Records concerning the commissioning of HMS Brazen in 1982 (Ref: DC/PI 123/2-4)

Invitation to the Commissioning Ceremony of HMS Brazen taking place in Her Majesty's Naval Base, Devonport, 2 July 1982
(1 card, printed)


Ceremony and Order of Service for the Commissioning Of HMS Brazen at Devonport, 2 July 1982
(1 booklet, printed)


Menu for the 'Commissioning of H.M.S. Brazen In the Presence of Mrs. Valerie Pym', 2 July 1982
(1 booklet, printed)

Records concerning previous ships named HMS Brazen (Ref: DC/PI 123/5-6)

Extract from The Seaman's Recorder Being an account of the loss of HMS Brazen, 26 January 1800, presented by The Chairman of Durham County Council (Councillor J.E. Paterson, BEM) to Captain R.F. Cobbold, RN, on the occasion of his visit to County Hall, Durham, 17 September 1985
(1 paper, laminated)


Photocopy from The Seaman's Recorder of an etching captioned 'Singular preservation of the only survivor of the wreck of The Brazen', n.d. [c.1824]
(1 paper)


Summary of the six ships named HMS Brazen, 1780 to 1940, produced by the Naval Historical Branch, January 1980
(1 paper)


Summary of Service of [the sixth] HMS Brazen, produced by the Naval Historical Branch, July 1976
(1 paper)

Records concerning service and specifications of the seventh HMS Brazen (Ref: DC/PI 123/7-11)

Timeline of HMS Brazen from 12 February 1990 to 14 March 1991
(2 papers)


Summary of the Gulf War activities of HMS Brazen, 7 September 1990 to 14 March 1991
(1 paper)


Information leaflet about HMS Brazen, Type 22 Frigate, produced by the Directorate of Public Relations (Royal Navy), 1990
(1 paper, printed)


Postcard of the insignia of HMS Brazen, giving facts about the ship, n.d. [1991]
(1 postcard)


Printed photograph of HMS Brazen with helicopter inset, reverse shows different angles of the Westland Lynx helicopter [as used on HMS Brazen] and facts about it. Produced by Westland Helicopters Limited, 1984
(1 paper, printed)

Newspaper articles (Ref: DC/PI 123/12)

Copy of the HMS Brazen newsletter, January 1991
(5 papers)


Photocopy of newspaper article from the Evening Chronicle, concerning HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, being aboard HMS Brazen when it docked at Sunderland, 'Ahoy there, Andrew...', 15 June 1984
(1 paper, printed)


Photocopy of newspaper article from The Journal, concerning HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, being in the North East whilst serving as helicopter pilot aboard HMS Brazen, 'Prince with 'Brazen Hussy'', 16 June 1984
(1 paper, printed)


Photocopy of newspaper article from The Northern Echo, concerning HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, visiting Aycliffe School, Newton Aycliffe, and flying his commanding officer to meet the leader of Durham County Council, 'Prince drops in to school', 18 September 1985
(1 paper, printed)


Photocopy of newspaper article from The Northern Echo, concerning HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, being on leave whilst the press and public were able to visit HMS Brazen docked at Sunderland, 'Andy foils ship I-spy', 25 February 1986
(1 paper, printed)


Photocopy of newspaper article from the Sunderland Echo, concerning HMS Brazen leaving the United Kingdom for the Gulf, 'HMS Brazen sets sail for the Gulf', 10 September 1990
(1 paper, printed)


Photocopy of newspaper article from the Evening Herald [Plymouth], concerning HMS Brazen leaving the Gulf, 'Brazen at the ready to go into action', 16 January 1991
(1 paper, printed)


Photocopy of newspaper article from the [Western Morning News], concerning HMS Brazen being summoned to action stations in the Gulf, 'Brazen at action stations', 17 January [1991]
(1 paper, printed)


Newspaper article from the [Sunderland Echo], concerning HMS Brazen's work in the Gulf, 'Brazen on track for a strike', 8 February 1991
(1 paper, printed)


Newspaper article from an unidentified newspaper, concerning Junior Seaman Peter Maiden being the youngest sailor serving on HMS Brazen at 17 years old, ''Baby' Peter hacks it on board the Brazen', n.d. [1991]
(1 paper, printed, mounted)


Cutting from the Northern Echo entitled: 'Life means taking the rough with the smooth' describing technical specifications of frigate HMS Brazen, short history of the name, the ship's affiliation with County Durham and details of life on board, 31 March 1988
(1 paper, printed)


Cutting from the Sunderland Echo entitled: 'Brazen to fly flag for county' relating to HMS Brazen visiting Sunderland, county flag to be presented to Commander Tim Harris, crew members running event in support of local charities and cadets of TS Brazen in Seaham, 8 July 1992
(1 paper, printed)


Cutting from the Northern Echo entitled: 'Sailors pound out the miles for worthy causes' relating to HMS Brazen crew members arriving in Durham Market Place after running 276 miles in support of local charities, 9 July 1992
(2 papers, printed)


Cutting from the Sunderland Echo entitled: 'Angela's just on of the lads' relating to Sub Lieutenant Angela Belton being among first women to enlist with the Royal Navy shortly after their were allowed on board, 13 July 1992
(1 paper, printed)


Cutting from the Northern Echo entitled: 'Warship can fly flag for county' relating to presentation of County Durham flag to Commander Tim Harris by council chairman Mick Terrans during the visit of HMS Brazen and the ship's company in the county, 14 July 1992
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cutting from the Northern Echo entitled: 'Skipper renews links' and 'Flag out for city's visitor' relating to the new skipper of HMS Brazen, Commander Paul Collins and his visit to the county for which the ship's flag is to be displayed next to the Durham County one on the roof of the County Hall, 11 June 1993
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cutting from the Northern Echo entitled: 'New men at helm greet each other' relating to renewed links between new chairman of Durham County Council, Jim Mackintosh and new commander of HMS Brazen, Captain Paul Collins during the ship's visit to the region and the crew's involvement n supporting Trouts Lane school and Trinity School, 16 June 1993
(2 papers, printed)


Faxed cutting from unknown newspaper entitled: 'Sack for officer who grounded ship' relating to Captain Paul Collins being disciplinary released from commanding HMS Brazen for letting an inexperienced officer steer the ship in dangerous waters resulting in stranding the sheep and causing damage to the hull, 12 February 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Cutting from the Mail on Sunday entitled: 'Will the Navy give away put us all at risk?' relating to the sale of type 22 frigates Broadsword, Battleaxe, Brazen and Brilliant together with three minesweepers Holmsdale, Humber and Ribble to the Brazilian Navy, 27 August 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cutting from the Sunderland Echo entitled: 'Voyager's farewell to our shores relating to HMS Brazen visiting Sunderland for the last time and planned visits to local organisations and charities supported by the ship's company: Trinity Special School, Aycliffe Centre for Young People, Cheshire Home in Crook and Durham County Cricket Club, 6 September 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cutting from the Sunderland Echo entitled: 'Brazen bids such a sad farewell' relating to HMS Brazen visiting County Durham for the last time and about to leave the Corporation Quay in Sunderland, 7 September 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cuttings from the Evening Chronicle entitled: 'Brazen's farewell', from the Journal: 'Farewell visit for warship' and from the Northern Echo: 'Farewell to warship', all relating to the final visit of HMS Brazen to Sunderland before being de-commissioned and sold to the Brazilian Navy, 7 September 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cutting from the Echo entitled: 'Bye Brazen' relating to the final visit of the ship to the region with some background information about the crew and the ship itself, 8 September 1995
(2 papers, printed)


Copy cutting from the Journal entitled: 'Crew pays final visit to break long link' showing photographs of HMS Brazen and the crew during their final visit to Sunderland, 8 September 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Copy cutting from the Northern Echo entitled: 'Brazen sails in to bow out' with interview with the Commander Allan Alexander Shafto Adair and details of the last visit of HMS Brazen in Sunderland, 8 September 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Cutting from the Journal entitled: 'Silver buckle presented to ship's captain' with a photograph of Captain Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, Commander of HMS Brazen and a short description of the reception at Durham County Hall, after which he was presented with a silver buckle to highlight his connection with Bobby Shafto, sailor from County Durham, who according to popular song 'went to sea with silver buckles on his knee'
(1 paper, printed)

Photographs (Ref: DC/PI 123/13)

Photograph of HMS Brazen at sea, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25.5cm x 20.5cm, black and white)


Photograph of the HMS Brazen helicopter on the landing pad aboard ship, reverse is stamped Crown Copyright Reserved, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25.5cm x 20.5cm, black and white)


Photograph of HMS Brazen helicopter on grass outside County Hall, Durham, when HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, visited the county, n.d. [1985]
(1 photograph, 17.5cm x 12.5cm, colour)


Photograph of HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York greeting councillors outside County Hall, Durham, on his visit to the county, n.d. [1985]
(1 photograph, 17.5cm x 12.5cm, colour)


Photograph of 'Commander J.C. Rapp in the Operations Room' aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. 1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 20.5cm, colour)


Photograph of Commander J.C. Rapp RN [Royal Navy] with binoculars on the deck of HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 20.5cm, colour)


Photograph of 'Commander J.C. Rapp RN [centre], Lieutenant S. Barrand RN [left], Petty Officer (R) Paddy Vennard [right], at the plot in the Operations Room' aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 17.5cm, colour)


Photograph of 'Seaman Missile Man 'Baggsey' Baker on Port Wing Bridge GPMG [general purpose machine gun]', aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 18.5cm, colour)


Photograph of Seaman Missile Man 'Baggsey' Baker using a general purpose machine gun, aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 19.5cm, colour)


Photograph of first aid training aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 17.5cm, colour)


Photograph of two men working as 'Forward mine lookouts' aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 20.5cm x 25cm, colour)


Photograph of two men working as 'Forward mine lookouts' aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 18.5cm, colour)


Photograph of two men 'Checking for Biological or Chemical attack' aboard HMS Brazen, n.d [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 17cm, colour)


Photograph of 'Weapons resupply from RN Sea King' aboard HMS Brazen, n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 17.5cm x 25cm, colour)


Photograph of 'A Firefighting team preparing to enter a blazing compartment on board [HMS Brazen]' n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 20 cm, colour)


Photograph of a [helicopter pilot] with a gun and a belt of ammunition on the deck of HMS Brazen, captioned 'Watchful', n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 20 cm, colour)


Photograph of first of two men [using the plot] aboard HMS Brazen, captioned 'Concentration', n.d. [1980s]
(1 photograph, 25cm x 20 cm, colour)


Photograph of the Captain of HMS Brazen standing on board of the ship [probably in Sunderland Port] accompanied by Durham County Council officials holding the ship's bell, n.d. [1982]
(1 photograph, 30 x 21 cm, colour)


Photograph of Commander J. C. Rapp with 9 crew members of HMS Brazen presenting cheque for £1000 they have raised for Durham Charities in HMS Brazen Charity Run on 27 April 1990 from Plymouth to Sunderland, n.d. [1990]
(1 photograph, 9 x 12 cm, colour)


Photograph of Captain J. C. Rapp, commander of HMS Brazen, standing in front of collection of the ship's memorabilia, n.d. [c. 1990]
(1 photograph, 19 x 12 cm, colour)


Photograph of Captain P. N. Collins, Commander of HMS Brazen presenting £1000 cheque for 'The People of the County Durham' to Durham County Council, 4 October 1993
(1 photograph, 18 x 12 cm, colour)


Photograph of the HMS Brazen crew members with their commander, Captain Allan Alexander Shafto Adair standing in front of Durham County Hall, presenting £500 cheque for Trinity School in Durham, 8 September 1995
(1 photograph, 12 x 18 cm, colour)


Photograph of Captain Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, commander of HMS Brazen presenting a silver buckle offered to him by Durham County Council on the occasion of the last visit of the ship in County Durham, September 1993
(1 photograph, 19 x 13 cm, colour)


Portrait photograph of Captain Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, n.d. [c. 1993]
(1 photograph, 20 x 25 cm, colour)

Correspondence with HMS Brazen (Ref: DC/PI 123/14)

Letter from J. C. Rapp, Commander of HMS Brazen, introducing himself to K. W. Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Council, as the new commander, 17 January 1990
(1 paper, printed)


Unsigned draft reply from Durham County Council to Commander J. C. Rapp with congratulations on his promotion and hopes that HMS Brazen will continue its affiliation with the county, 24 January 1990
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Commander J. C. Rapp, HMS Brazen to [Kingsley] Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall with information of the charity run to Sunderland in support of Trouts Lane School and Murray House, 9 April 1990
(1 paper, printed)


Copy letter from [Kingsley Smith], Chief Executive, Durham County Hall to Commander J.C. Rapp, HMS Brazen with words of sympathy for the crew, who had to spend Christmas on alert in the conflict zone of the Gulf crisis, 4 January 1991
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Kingsley [Smith], Chief Executive, Durham County Hall to Commander J. C. Rapp, HMS Brazen with information on the sudden death of Councillor Jim Graham, Chairman of Durham County Council on 24 January 1991 and remarks on the Gulf crisis, 28 January 1991
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, Durham County Hall to Lieutenant Eric James, HMS Brazen regarding an interpretative panef for Brazen's battle ensign display, 6 September 1991
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall to Major D. A. Bower, Secretary of the DLI Regimental Trustees, Light Infantry Office, Elvet Riverside, Durham suggesting that the DLI Museum would be a perfect setting to display HMS Brazen's battle ensign while the ship is engaged in active service during the Gulf War, 11 September 1991
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Patrick Conway, Director of Arts, Libraries and Museums, Durham County Hall to Lt. Col. S. J. Furness, Light Infantry Officer, Elver Waterside, Durham with information about the location of HMS Brazen's ensign display in the DLI Museum with enclosed ground floor plan of the Museum showing the layout and location of the display, 23 September 1991
(3 papers, printed)


Letter from Lieutenant John L. Large, HMS Brazen to Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, Durham County Hall regarding the planned ship's visit to Sunderland on 9 July and the charity runs in support of Trouts Lane School and Seaham Sea Cadets. Schedule of runs is enclosed to the letter, 29 May 1992
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, Durham County Hall to Lieutenant John L. Large, HMS Brazen regarding the charity runs and details of arrival of the runners in Durham, 2 June 1992
(1 paper, printed)


Durham County Council press release regarding the charity run by 12 members of HMS Brazen's crew and presentation of the Council's flag to Commander Tim Harris, 8 July 1992
(3 papers, printed)


Letter from Commander Paul C. Collins, HMS Brazen to Chairman of Durham County Council informing him that he is to be relieved from commanding the ship due to the incident [of going aground] near Chile, which caused damage to the ship's hull. The command goes to Charles Johnstone-Burt. This also prevents the crew from taking part in the seminar arranged in Baltimore by Peter Carr from County Durham Development Company, 26 September 1994
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Councillor Joseph Walker, Chairman of Durham County Council to Commander Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, HMS Brazen relating to the ship's last visit to County Durham and the captain's name might relate to the Shafto family of County Durham. Newspaper cutting regarding Witworth Hall that belonged to Bobbie Shafto in the 19th Century is enclosed, 5 July 1995
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from Commander Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, HMS Brazen to Joseph Walker, Chairman of Durham County Council, County Hall with confirmation as to the 'Shafto' name and short explanation of the name's links with County Durham with his family tree enclosed, 19 July 1995
(7 papers, printed)


Letter from Lieutenant J. M. Lines, HMS Brazen to Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, Durham County Hall regarding arrangements relating to the last visit of Brazen in County Durham and the sponsored cycling event from Devonport to Durham County Hall in support of Trinity School, 21 July 1995
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from Commander Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, HMS Brazen to Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall, in which he expresses his gratitude for the wonderful time he and his crew had during the ship's last visit to the region and provides some information as to a possibility of another ship to be affiliated with County Durham in future and suggesting that it could be named 'HMS Durham', 11 September 1995
(3 papers, printed)


Letter from Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall to Admiral Sir Jack Slater, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Whitehall, London, in which Smith explains the special relationship Brazen had with County Durham and how beneficial it was for both the region and the ship's company. He also suggests that it would be a good idea to replace Brazen, which is soon to be handed over to the Brazilian Navy, with another frigate that could be named 'HMS Durham', 11 October 1995
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from Commander Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, HMS Brazen to Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall, informing that the ship operates in the Straits of Otranto under NATO command in support of the UN embargo of Former Yugoslavia. Adair points out that one of the differences of working under new command is that now he has a German boss, 21 October 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Vice Admiral J. J. R. Tod, Deputy Commander Fleet, HMS Warrior, Northwood, Middlesex to Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Council with instructions whom to contact regarding the ship's affiliation. Suggestions for a new name of a ship will be taken into consideration together with many other requests the Royal Navy has from other counties as well, 25 October 1995
(2 papers, printed)


Letter from Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall to Ms S. Young, Section MM(C)LP5, Jago Road Offices, HM Naval base, Portsmouth enquiring about the possibility of keeping the ship's bell on display in the museum in Durham until it is needed by Brazen's successor again, 21 December 1995
(1 paper, printed)


Letter from Commander Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, HMS Brazen to Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, Durham County Hall with an update on planned celebrations of handing over HMS Brazen to the Brazilian Navy under a new name, Bosisio, with some background information on the name's origins, 23 January 1996
(5 papers, printed)


Correspondence between Lieutenant Commander Jim Lines, HMS Brazen and Fraser Davie, Press and Information Officer, Durham County Hall relating to the handing over ceremony, during which some Brazen's memorabilia, including the ship's bell, will be presented to Durham County Council for safe keeping. Also arrangements for the ship's cycling team while visiting Durham and a copy of a speech for the celebration event, 19 February - 7 March 1996
(7 papers, printed)

Biographies of HMS Brazen's commanders (Ref: DC/PI 123/15)

Biography of Tim Harris, n.d. [c. 1991]
(1 paper, printed)


Biography of Paul N. Collins, n.d. [c. 1993]
(1 paper, printed)


Biography of Allan Alexander Shafto Adair, March 1995
(1 paper, printed)

Press releases (Ref: DC/PI 123/16)

Durham County Council press release regarding the Royal Navy Type 22 Frigate, HMS Brazen recently affiliated with County Durham to visit the county for the first time on 25 February 1983 to establish new relationship and details of the ship's cre to take part in a cycle ride from Devenport to Durham in support of a local charity, 23 February 1983
(1 paper, printed)

Miscellaneous (Ref: DC/PI 123/17)

Sticker with HMS Brazen's logo, n.d. [1990s]
(1 sticker, paper)

Records concerning the partnership with HMS Bulwark (Ref: DC/PI 124/)Correspondence (Ref: DC/PI 124/1/)

Letter from Captain Keith Winstanley, HMS Bulwark to Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive, Durham County Hall relating to the recent successful visit of the ship's company representatives to Durham to establish new links with the county following the tradition established by its predecessor, 29 July 2002
(1 paper, printed)

Press releases (Ref: DC/PI 124/2/)

Durham County Council press release regarding the county's affiliation with a new ship, HMS Bulwark and the ship's visit to County Durham on 24 July, followed by short description of the ship's specifications and role, 22 July 2002
(2 papers, printed)