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Peterlee is a town in County Durham, England. It is located south of Sunderland, north of Hartlepool, west of the Durham Coast and east of Durham. It gained town status in 1948 under the New Towns Act 1946 (9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 68). The act also created the nearby settlement of Newton Aycliffe and later Washington, Tyne and Wear.
Mar 28, 2020 · Peterlee was a new town, built after the Second World War to offer a better quality of life to mining families who were living in the colliery villages. Almost everyone in the town is descended...
Jun 25, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of County Durham, Peterlee is a town that boasts a rich history and a strong sense of community. Founded as a New Town in 1948, Peterlee has grown and evolved over the years….
Today Peterlee is a vibrant town with a population of around 23,000, set amongst a stunning local environment. The town is built on rolling hills overlooking the Durham limestone coast to our...
Jul 17, 2022 · A huge mural inspired by a County Durham town being made "new" more than seven decades ago has been unveiled. In 1946 the government passed the New Towns Act , external to develop 12 UK areas,...
Jun 14, 2023 · Peterlee has seen it all in 75 years of rich history. It gained town status in 1948 and has developed hugely ever since. Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Diana have all been ...
The new town of Peterlee was established in central Easington in 1948. Its original purpose was to replace the typical 19th-century housing of the nearby scattered mining villages and to create recreational and service facilities for the local inhabitants.
