Coundon can somebody please put me out of my misery. Joseph victoria lane coundon bishop auckland co durham dl14 8nl ferryhill. It is located about 12 miles 19 km northwest of darlington, 12 miles 19 km southwest of durham and 5 miles 8 km southeast of crook at the confluence of the. Coundon church of st james, coundon coundon location within county durham population7,9 os grid referencenz241219 shire county county durham region north east countryengland sovereign stateunited kingdom post townbishop auckland postcode districtdl14 policedurham firecounty durham and darlington ambulancenorth east uk parliament bishop auckland list of places uk englan. The parish church of st james in coundon, county durham was built between 1871 and 1873, designed by ewan christian. Full text of history of the bishop auckland industrial cooperative flour and provision society ltd. History of coundon, in wear valley and county durham map. I was born in coundon in 1949, back then my parents and grandparents lived in william street which does not exist anymore. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Bishop auckland is just a five minutes drive away with its shops, restaurants and an art complex.
What an incredible journey this has been and how much history bishop auckland has created in that time. We welcome the help of all users to contribute to this. Coundon is a growing village enjoying numerous pubs and other amenities. Annes c e primary school dl14 6ls bishop auckland 088 607 670 quiet area, water play, child development, books, childcare services, help children, baking. Bishop auckland, although not from here originally i live here with my husband who has lived here for over 20 years. They are the largest buildings in the village and will supply a longfelt want, said the echo. Search through 30 properties for sale in coundon, bishop auckland. Tom hutchinson has been compiling local history books about the bishop auckland area for 19 years, and each year he says his latest book will be his old photos of bishop auckland and villages of the valleys dating back to early old photos of bishop auckland and villages of the valleys dating back to early 1900s the northern echo see more. The postcode is within the coundon wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of bishop auckland. Houses and shops are built on either side of the bridge.
Westerton view, westerton view, bishop auckland, yorkshire. Coundon photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The township lies adjacent to the stockton railway, 2 miles ese of bishopauckland. Family history book history books bishop auckland durham old photos vintage. It was rebuilt after the fire of 1248 and remained in use until it was damaged by the. James church coundon is a small friendly church in the anglo catholic tradition. The church was consecration by the bishop of durham on the 8th of july 1873. Mar 28, 2012 hi guys ive just read this webpage and i knew. The church contains the famous learning porch a unique project housed within the building for heritage,cultural, educational and social use for people of all ages. Coundon library is situated in the eden centre, alongside the gp surgery, dentist and surestart. Coundon greyhound stadium was a greyhound racing stadium situated off the b6287 and was constructed in 1936, on fields to the south side of the bishop s park colliery.
They moved to willington co durham and lived at railway terrace. Bishop auckland civic society description we promote and preserve the fabric, history and heritage of our surrounding town and locality including the viaduct, the. The boldon book mentions a mine in coundon in the twelfth century. Bishopauckland, a market town, a township, and a chapelry in durham. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in quarry houses, westerton, bishop auckland dl14.
Find wear valley decorating centre in bishop auckland, dl14. Westerton view coundon grange hill yorkshire dales. Would like to know if either had siblings and what their names are. The township lies adjacent to the stockton railway, 2 miles ese of bishop auckland. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described coundon like this. The coops in coundon till the cows come home the northern. It was given as cundon in pipe rolls of 1197, and as crundon on a 1766 map of county durham 1. Memories of bishop auckland read and share your memories of bishop auckland itself or of a particular photo of bishop auckland. Coundon a short history by jane hatcher general background history coundon has a long history as a small rural village. The premises were on the principal thoroughfare in coundon, near bishop auckland. The first medieval tyne bridge was built in the late 12th century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The site lies adjacent to the b6287 with good access to the a1 and within close proximity of bishop auckland. Bishop auckland, durham genealogy heraldry and history. Shops in town centre, bishop auckland, county durham. I visited coundon 15 years or more ago, staying with an ex family member. Coundon greyhound stadium was a greyhound racing stadium situated off the b6287 and was constructed in 1936, on fields to the south side of the.
Shops in bishop auckland with a current promotional codes will have a link. Today marks 5 years since the history of bishop auckland was founded. Seeking information on bell family of bishop auckland. The 10 best coundon hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. Bishop aucklands historic town centre has a thriving arts and cultural offering, with the bishop auckland town hall home to a superb library, cinema, theatre and arts complex. Bishopauckland, a town, a township, and a subdistrict, in the district of auckland, durham. Property for sale in quarry houses, westerton, bishop. My dad worked at shildon shops and my grandad was a coal miner.
Cycle parking facilities there are currently none available at this library. The town stands on an eminence about 140 feet high, between the rivers wear and gaunless, near their point of confluence, and adjacent to the weardale railway, 10. This page started in january 2015 with a young lad who was interested in the past of bishop auckland. The site has views over parts of rural county durham due to its place on the outskirts of the village. History of bishop auckland, in wear valley and county durham. It is located about 12 miles 19 km northwest of darlington, 12 miles 19 km southwest of durham and 5 miles 8 km southeast of crook at the confluence of the river wear with its tributary the river gaunless. On the outskirts of the town you can discover the secrets of the largest roman fort in the county at binchester or perhaps book a night at kynren opening july 2016 and marvel at the pyrotechnics, stunning lighting and water effects depicting. Pollards inn, the 104 etherley lane, dl14 6tu coverage. Henry bell and catherine jane bell nee dobinson lived at fleet street bishop auckland in 1906. Plus, the town has more than 200 shops head for bondgate for boutiques and specialist shops that you wont find on the high street. My a level photography was the main reason for this page, i wanted to. Bishop auckland and coundon in bloom home facebook. Area information for church street, coundon, bishop auckland. Bondgate books is located at 50 fore bondgate, bishop auckland, county durham.
Church street in coundon is in the north east region of england. This page combines information for the address church street, coundon, bishop auckland, dl14 8pj, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. Buses from bishop auckland, shildon, spennymoor and durham stop nearby. Two bedroomed terraced property located on clyde terrace in coundon. Bishop auckland civic society description we promote and preserve the fabric, history and heritage of our surrounding town and locality including the viaduct, the town hall and the zurbaran paintings at auckland castle.
Find properties to buy in quarry houses, westerton, bishop auckland dl14 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Both of these counties are steeped in history and i was scared by tales of ghosts from a very early age. Family history book history books bishop auckland durham old photos vintage photos old photographs story books. When you need to find which shops are in bishop auckland, visit i love shops and you might just bag a bargin at the same time. Coundon had a football team called coundon tt which played in the fa cup in 1984. This page combines information for the address church street, coundon, bishop auckland, dl14 8pj, and. Bondgate books book shop in town centre, bishop auckland. Buy the history of bishop auckland 1st by tom hutchinson isbn.