This area of our website aims to bring an interactive opportunity for users to develop their research skills and to conduct 'self-assessments' of the knowledge gained. Our 'Online Learning' modules offer guidance to people who are conducting local history research, particularly local mining history.
There are a few things you need to be aware of before starting the interactive 'seminars' - please see our
help pages if you require assistance.
Click on a 'seminar' below and the hit the 'Begin' button.
- Local Mining History
This module details how to conduct local history research and will give you guidance on where to begin. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
- Coal Mining in County Durham
This module provides a brief overview of coal mining in County Durham. It will take approximately 20/30 minutes to complete.
- Lead Mining in County Durham
This module provides a brief overview of lead mining in County Durham. It will take approximately 20/30 minutes to complete.
Note: To Leave an Online Learning Module, and return to this page, at any time, you should click the 'Contents (Up) Arrow' and select 'Leave the module' at the bottom of the contents list, then click 'Quit' on the seminar screen.
If you experience problems with our interactive seminars please read the help pages.
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