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Our story

Our story

The Durham Coast has transformed from its dark days to become an internationally recognised natural asset; valued for its landscape and nature conservation interest rather than for mineral extraction.

Once known for its coal mining and black beaches the Durham Coastline has been restored to its former glory with fascinating geological features and sweeping flower rich grasslands.

This section provides a brief historical summary of times past.

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  • History
    • Turning the tide
    • People from the past
    • Industry
    • Wars
    • Early History
    • Underwater
    • Our Christian Heritage
  • Geology
  • What we have done
    • Horden
    • Nature tourism
    • Crimdon
    • Nose’s point
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