In a message dated 22/07/2004 18:16:56 GMT Daylight Time, peter.fellowes@ntlworld.com writes: I am writing a some items for and about Wolviston. The period and time frame I am interested in is 1913 - 1946, plus or minus a year either way. Does any lister have any ideas or information for what may be termed "local newspapers" for that time frame and for Wolviston. Wolviston at the time came under County Durham but I suspect newspapers from perhaps Hartlepool/Stockton on Tees may have covered the area and be termed local, i.e. what the locals read and had delivered to their door. Of course no doubt and knowing my luck, I understand that over the years some newspapers will have closed down and others will have been absorbed and joined others. What today are the newspapers (local) would I have to approach to look at archives for the period 1913-46. Does Stockton or Hartlepool library hold anything in archives of this nature ?, Is it trip to Durham CRO ?. You should enquire at Stockton and Hartlepool Libraries but, yes, I would commence with Durham Record Office, though not necessarily, to begin with, with a trip there. Why not browse their on-line catalogue? In general, I know they have microfilm copies of the "County" newspapers, the Durham County Advertiser and the Durham Chronicle, but who knows what else you may find. If you succeed in finding which newspapers are likely to help most, but cannot track down the relevant issues, then you should try the British Library's Newspaper Section at Colindale, North London who, in theory at least, have copies of all British newspapers. Durham County Library Service may also be able to help. Geoff Nicholson 57 Manor Park, Concord, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear NE37 2BU Long-established Professional Genealogist: ask for details of NBL/DUR family history research by THE local expert, working for YOU.