Gainford, Durham

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Gainford

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Gainford. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Gainford, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Gainford
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Gainford in 1960

Old Maps of Gainford

Historic Maps of Gainford and the local area.

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Map of Gainford in 1897

Map of Gainford in 1903-1904

Map of Gainford in 1925

Map of Gainford in 1947

Map of Gainford in 1896

Sheet Maps of Gainford

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Gainford and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Gainford in 1860

Shows Gainford in 1903

Shows Gainford in 1925

Shows Gainford in 1860

Books about Gainford
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15 photo books on Gainford and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Darlington - A History and Celebration

Cover image of County Durham Photographic Memories

Cover image of Richmond Photographic Memories

Cover image of Durham Photographic Memories

Cover image of Tees Valley and Cleveland Photographic Memories

Memories of Gainford
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Read and share your memories of Gainford itself or of a particular photo of Gainford.
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John Francis Donald

Hi, my name is Jean. I have been doing my family history for a while now, but cannot find anything at all about my grandfather John Francis Donald. All I know is that he lived on the green and before that in the Coulton by the river. I found out that he was awarded a pocket watch for rescuing 12 people from the River Tees, I do not know what year. He married my grandmother Mary Lawson at St Oswold's Catholic ...see more

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Added 19 January 2011

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I moved to Gainford when I was 7 years old. My dad was German and was called Felix. I attended Gainford School and Claude Cree was the headmaster and taught the top classes. My best friends were twins and I am sure lots of you will remember them, Kathleen and Maureen Rourke. I dont know where they are today as we moved to Darlington when I was 13 when my Dad remarried. I still like Gainford very much and have taken my sons ...see more

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