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Newton Aycliffe Celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2023

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The 75th Anniversary of Newton Aycliffe took place in 2023 and the Town Council celebrated and commemorated the historic occasion.

Newton Aycliffe was designated as a new town in April 1947, but the actual birth of the town has been widely regarded as being 1948.

The key dates in relation to the birth of the town are 28th June 1948 which marked the “cutting of the first sod” ahead of the construction of the first houses, and 9th November 1948 which was when the keys were handed over to the first resident of the town.

Much more information on the history of the town can be viewed elsewhere on this website including more about the history of Aycliffe and the Story of Newton Aycliffe

Aycliffe 75 – Through the Decades

Aycliffe 75 – Through the Decades was a family event which took place in the Town Park on Sunday 2nd July 2023 to help bring the community together to celebrate the 75th Birthday of the Town.
 
There was free live entertainment from music duo Jenami and Mr Twister, performances from Aycliffe Dance Academy and Lizzie Lovejoy (poet).
 
There was food available, small fairground rides, crazy golf and face sparkle. Entertaining the crowds was a magician, bubbleologist and balloon modelling with community stands and stalls.
 
Let us know how you celebrated!

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Get in touch and tell us about your celebrations for Aycliffe’s 75th birthday!

Working with Durham County Council

The Council also worked closely with Durham County Council in developing a project to create a historical exhibition of photographs and memorabilia. This project involved working in partnership with Durham County Council Archives, Newton Press, Northern Echo, and local residents.

The exhibition was displayed in the town centre shops for public viewing and updated in 2024 for the ‘New Town’ event and book celebration.  There are limited copies of the book available from the library and the Council Offices.

The Council are always delighted to hear from any local groups or residents who have any interesting historical photographs, documents, and memorabilia, or stories or records of the history of the town.

Do you have any old photographs or memorabilia depicting events on the town – such as royal visits, Silver Jubilee street party celebrations, the carnival, community events, construction or opening of buildings or shops?   

We are always looking for anything of nostalgic or historic interest to add to our records and capture the history of our town.

If you have anything at all that you would like to donate, or memories to share, please get in touch with Amanda Donald, Corporate & Policy Officer at the Town Council.

Tel: 01325 300700 or email your memories to us

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