Newspapers

This source contains extracts from the Durham Chronicle dated 24 November 1865. An enlarged version and a transcript are available.

1. Look at the adverts from the newspaper. Make a list of 7 things that were being advertised.

When you have finished, find out what else newspapers can tell us.

This source is an extract from the Durham Chronicle of 24 November 1865. A transcript is available.

1. This is from the Wanted column of the newspaper. List 4 things that were being asked for.

Finished? Try looking at a typical newspaper report to see how it can be used.

This source consists of extracts from the Durham Chronicle of 24 November 1865. An enlarged version and transcript are available.

1. Look at the reports from Crook Police Court dated 13 and 20 November 1865. List 4 different types of crime that were committed.

2. What do most people seem to be getting arrested for?

3. What punishments were being handed out for these types of crimes?

4. What can these court records tell us about life in Crook in 1865?

Finished? Go to the section on using maps.