Durham County Records archive collections span 900 years, from about 1122 to the present day, and occupy almost six miles (9 km) of shelving. Durham County Record Office is the council archive service for County Durham and Darlington. It was established in 1961, and is located in County Hall, Durham City.

They also have an online database of archives.

Much information about the people of Alston Moor can be found in its graveyards. Eden District Council currently hold the records for the Cemetries

There are five.
1) St Augustines churchyard 2) Alston Cemetery. 3) Garrigill churchyard, 4) Garrigill Cemetery and 5) Nenthead Cemetery.

Beamish is a world famous open air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas. To find out more about each area visit our Explore & Discover pages.

Visitors to the museum meet costumed folk and discover fascinating stories of everyday life in the region through time.

The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors.