Seaham is a seaside town in County Durham, England. Located on the Durham Coast, Seaham is situated 6 miles south of Sunderland and 13 miles (21 km) east of Durham. The town grew from the late 19th century onwards as a result of investments in its harbour and coal mines. The town is twinned with the German town of Gerlingen.
Seaham's Marina
Seaham Harbour
George Elmy Lifeboat Memorial
The coast at almost the northernmost point of Seaham, looking towards Sunderland
County Durham is a local government district in the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It is governed by Durham County Council, a unitary authority. The district has an area of 2,232.6 km2, and contains 135 civil parishes. It forms part of the larger ceremonial county of Durham, together with boroughs of Darlington, Hartlepool, and the part of Stockton-on-Tees north of the River Tees.
Image: Durham MMB 02 Cathedral
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Image: Aerial view of Chester Burn Railway Viaduct, Chester le Street
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