Welcome to the official page of Darrell S. Nixon - Author and Historian

Researcher into County Durham's deep and wonderful history.

New Book for 2018

Ferryhill: A Visual History

A vast collection of modern photographs, old postcards, maps, and other memorabilia, chronicling and celebrating the extensive and vibrant history of Ferryhill, in the County of Durham.  Some of these pictures within this book have not been published in full colour before and are very rare...