Simon R Posted 14 August , 2006 Share Posted 14 August , 2006 I'm looking at two infantrymen from Yarm. Which newspapers were around in that part of the world 1914-1918? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mruk Posted 14 August , 2006 Share Posted 14 August , 2006 Hello Simon, There's a book that most main libraries stock called 'Newsplan'. This may help. Failing that, login to the British Library and type in 'Newspapers and Periodicals'. Some universities stock [irregular runs] and copies too--Durham, Newcastle, York, Leeds, etc. Hope this helps' Kind Regards, Dave PS: What are the soldiers names; which units did they belong to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinglma Posted 14 August , 2006 Share Posted 14 August , 2006 Simon Darlington & Stockton Times is the first thing that springs to mind. Though both places are in County Durham and Yarm was (just) in the North Riding it would cover Yarm. Otherwise it might be worth having a look for any papers for Thirsk, Richmond or Northallerton. If you go to the British Library site you can search their catalogue online here. Hope this helps Mike Shingleton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted 15 August , 2006 Share Posted 15 August , 2006 Simon, The newspapers covering South East Durham/North Yorks are;- The North Mail The North Star Northern Echo Durham Advertizer(South Region Edition) Evening Despatch Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 15 August , 2006 Share Posted 15 August , 2006 Yarm also covered by Middlesbrough's Evening Gazette. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sangster Posted 15 August , 2006 Share Posted 15 August , 2006 Hello Simon. I live in Yarm. Let me know if I can be of help. As far as newspapers are concerned I think the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette would be your best bet. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon R Posted 15 August , 2006 Author Share Posted 15 August , 2006 Thank you all. FYI: Pte. John Lancelot Doughty, 1/4th DWR KIA 13th Aug. 1916 Pte. Henry Percival Doughty, Notts and Derby regt., survived, hence me typing this. I have more information for Lance than Henry, I am not good on Notts. and Derby. Seen: service records (both survive), P.G. Bales for 4th DWR, MICs, war diary for 4th DWR, CWGC Liddle material for period to 13th Aug. m.s. letters by subaltern in 4th DWR, various other DWR lists, Yarm memorial and parish church plaques. Not seen: IWM material on 4th DWR (of which much looks interesting) War diary for 20th lab. btn. Notts and Derby regt. re: dates on which HPD went sick/wounded SWB roll for HPD Hospital records for HPD (if survive - as yet unknown) DWR regt. museum Halifax (in pipeline) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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