The first items of the Durham Light Infantry Collection were donated in 1924.
The collection now contains over 15,000 objects, 4,000 medals & over 34,000 photographs.
The DLI Friends group was first launched as a registered charity in 1976 to:
“purchaseimportant Regimental relics and research material which may disappear overseas or otherwise be lost to the County, and to help in the preservation and display of the many items in the collection.”
Since those early days the DLI Friends have become much more ambitious and now also help support the education of school pupils about the County’s military links and service.
Join our community of enthusiasts, scholars, and supporters. With your help the Friends will help to safeguard the heritage of the Durham soldier and the values for which he fought and died.
KEEP the memories alive
Help the Collection thrive
The DLI Friends is a charity run for, and by, people who support and work with, the DLI Collection. With the recent opening of “The Story”, the new home of the DLI Collection and other County archives, there has never been a more exciting time to become involved as a DLI Friend
We were lucky enough to speak to the expert DLI man, Sid, who definitely knew his stuff about the Durham Light Infantry. Although we didn’t exactly get everything we wanted Sid explained everything in detail for us which meant we found out a lot more that we hadn’t thought of. A real gem of a man. I am sure we wont be the only ones who will be amazed at his knowledge on the subject.
Rachel Ward
Researching my Grandfather
Please pass on my thanks to Paul for his hard work and research which is greatly appreciated.
Jonathan Woods
Mason Brothers
Malcolm,
Thank you so much for your time looking into my family and finding these documents. It’s much appreciated.
Michael Loch
Trying to confirm a Soldier
Thank you so much. Can I ask where you got his DOB from? If it says that DOB on anything military, you have helped me to crack a decade long riddle. Mate that is so helpful. a big huuuuge THANK YOU
Thanks so much for your time Graeme!
Alex Green
Ralph Edward Green
Ian Brown
Thank you so much for this research. It is much appreciated.
Robert Braam
Thank You for Your Visit on May 5th
Dear Paul and members of the Durham Light Infantry Association.
It was a real pleasure to meet you on May 5th with Pieter, thank you very much for joining us on such a meaningful day.
We truly appreciated your presence and the opportunity to connect in person. We look forward to staying in touch and are hopeful for a positive and constructive collaboration in the future between us.
