Welcome to our British Directory.
This page provides a structured index of UK-focused websites, organised by topic to help you discover established online resources. The listings are based on historic human-edited directory data and have been preserved to highlight long-standing sites across the British web.
Many shorter-lived sites have disappeared over time, leaving a core set of more established and durable resources. While some entries may no longer be active, this directory continues to offer a useful overview of trusted UK websites within this category.
- Describes the coal mining industry in the county, from the formation of coal to modern methods of extraction. Includes a history of two pits, and a listing of mining disasters in the Durham Coalfield.
- The Victoria County History of Durham explains its work: volumes already published and in progress, research, reports, fundraising, news and events. Includes extracts from primary sources.
- A history of the Steetley Company with particular reference to the production of refractory products from dolomite and seawater.
- Origins and stories, organised by area and town.
- A collection of articles looking at the history of the village and the surrounding area.
- Viewable images of printed maps and topographical prints of County Durham created before 1860 held by Durham University Library, Durham County Library, Durham Cathedral Library and the British Library.
- A detailed chronology of the village with photographic images and biographies of its residents.
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