Links About Darlington

The World’s first Black Professional Footballer and also the world’s first 100 Yard record holder, a Darlington and North East Hero

Aycliffe Village Local History Society

Society for anyone interested in local history, especially that of the Great Aycliffe area.

Darlington Civic Trust

Group working to promote, protect and improve historic buildings and features in Darlington

Darlington Historical Society

Local history society with monthly meetings (September - April), guided walks and visits

Darlington Railway Preservation Society

Meets every Tuesday night at 6pm in the old goods shed at North Road, next door to the Head of Steam museum. Please feel free to drop in.

Friends of Darlington Railway Centre and Museum

The Friends' programme of regular talks at the Darlington Head of Steam cover the history and future of railways, their engineering and operation.

Friends of North Lodge Park

Grouping working to conserve, enhance and protect North Lodge Park for the surrounding community

The Northern Echo

Local history covering the North East, including Chris Lloyd's Echo Memories

Postcards of Historic Darlington

A collection of postcards showing Darlington from the early 1900's, linked to an interactive map

Sockburn Hall Project

Group working to secure, restore and return to use a country house and grounds, located on a historically important loop in the River Tees. Volunteers for working weekends are always very welcome.

Tomorrow's History

The regional local studies site for the North East of England giving access to a collection of Darlington documents and historic photographs.