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   Chester-le-Street (/ ˈtʃɛstəlistriːt /) [2][3] is a market town in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It is located around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north of Durham and is also close to Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. [4] The town holds markets on Saturdays. [5][6] In 2021, the town had a population ...

2. chesterlestreetheritage.orgChester-le-Street Heritage Group – The History of Chester-le ...

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   Over the years the Heritage Group have produced a number of booklets, our two latest are “The Bevin Boys” tells the story of men conscripted during WW2 to work in the mines. Also “Chester Lads & Lasses Remembered” a tribute to those killed during WW1 and are remembered on the town’s war memorials.

3. www.iwm.org.uk › memorials › itemChester Le Street Book Of Remembrance - WW2 | War Imperial ...

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   Description. LEATHER BOUND BOOK OF REMEMEMBRANCE TOOLED ST CUTHBERTS CROSS ON FRONT FACE. Inscription. THE GIFT OF THE/ CHESTER-LE-STREET BRANCH/ OF THE/ BRITISH LEGION/ THIS BOOK/ IS DEDICATED/ TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN AND WOMEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ AS A RESULT OF/ ENEMY ACTION/ DURING THE/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES ...

4. www.cwgc.org › chester-le-street-urban-districtChester-Le-Street, Urban District | Cemetery Details - CWGC

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   Identified casualties from Second World War. Do you want to learn more about Chester-Le-Street, Urban District? Visit CWGC for its history, location maps, visitor information, and war dead casualty details.

5. www.bbc.com › news › articlesForgotten story of Dunstable soldier's escape from Nazis found

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   Known to family as Ray, Pte Bailey was born in in 1919 in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. The family moved during his childhood to Dunstable, where the family found work at Vauxhall Motor...

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6. dre.durham.gov.uk › Image › ByKeywordChester-le-Street, War Memorial (M595) War memorials - Durham ...

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   Chester-le-Street You can see a history of Chester-le-Street at the Keys to the Past website. The Keys to the Past ( www.keystothepast.info ) website provides access to a complete record of archaeological and historical sites in County Durham and Northumberland.

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   What is Chester-le-Street famous for?

   • Also “Chester Lads & Lasses Remembered” a tribute to those killed during WW1 and are remembered on the town’s war memorials. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the town and covers the town’s history from the Roman period to present day. It is a circular walk that can be started at any point.

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   Where is Chester-le-Street?

   • Chester-le-Street (/ ˈtʃɛstəlistriːt /) [ 2 ][ 3 ] is a market town in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It is located around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north of Durham and is also close to Newcastle upon Tyne. [ 4 ] The town holds markets on Saturdays. [ 5 ][ 6 ] In 2021, the town had a population of 23,555.

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   What is the Chester-le-Street history group?

   • The main activities of the Group is the study of local history, in particular Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area. Our intention is to research and share information and knowledge relating to the history of Chester-le-Street.

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   What is Chester-le-Street heritage group?

   • Chester-le-Street Heritage Group was formed in 1986, although its origins go back to the mid 1960s when it was known as Chester-le-Street Local History Society. The main activities of the Group is the study of local history, in particular Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area.

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   Where is Chester-le-Street railway station?

   • Chester-le-Street railway station is a stop on the East Coast Main Line of the National Rail network between Newcastle and Durham; it opened in 1868. The station is served by two train operating companies: TransPennine Express provides services between Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds, York, Durham and Newcastle; [ 40 ]

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   Why is Chester A Roman town?

   • The town's history is ancient; records date to a Roman-built fort called Concangis. The Roman fort is the Chester (from the Latin castra) of the town's name; the Street refers to the paved Roman road that ran north–south through the town. [ 8 ]

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesForgotten story of escape from Nazis found - BBC

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   Sep 22, 2024 · Known to family as Ray, Pte Bailey was born in in 1919 in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. The family moved during his childhood to Dunstable, where the family found work at Vauxhall Motor...