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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.
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...
The historic Shotton Hall is home to Peterlee Town Council © David Simpson. Peterlee is named after the one time miner and trade union leader Peter Lee (1864-1935) who was head of England’s first all Labour County Council that assembled at Durham in 1909.
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Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Peterlee from Devil's Lapstone to Apollo Pavilion.
Jul 17, 2022 · The 84ft (7.8m) mural celebrates Peterlee's history and future. A huge mural inspired by a County Durham town being made "new" more than seven decades ago has been unveiled. In 1946 the...
