This appears to be the reason for the alterations to the site. "Welcome to Durham County Council A welcome from the Leader of the County Council April 1 sees the beginning of a new era for local government in County Durham with the creation of our new unitary or ‘all-purpose’ council. The new council will provide all of the services previously divided between the eight councils in County Durham" http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=6479 Stan Mapstone

Thanks Stan for the information. I don't think much of their new website since they have taken some things away. (like the place names site!!) Think I will try and find an email address to write to them about it. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [DUR-NBL] Durham Record Office place names site & where isMurton Row? This appears to be the reason for the alterations to the site. "Welcome to Durham County Council A welcome from the Leader of the County Council April 1 sees the beginning of a new era for local government in County Durham with the creation of our new unitary or ‘all-purpose’ council. The new council will provide all of the services previously divided between the eight councils in County Durham" http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=6479 Stan Mapstone