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Peterlee was very unusual in being named after a recent politician, the former miner's union leader and leader of Durham County Council, Peter Lee (1864-1935). However, this was not the original designated name of the New Town.
The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETERLEE | Preferred | English | 1951 Census of England and Wales, Table 13, 'Private Households according to possession of certain Household Arrangements', for 'AC, Urban Area with population of 50,000 or more'. | ||
| EASINGTON | Alternate | English | London Gazette, No. 38235, p. 1819, 12 March 1948; Easington New Town (Designation) Order, 1948. |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY DURHAM | Administrative County | London Gazette, No. 38235, p. 1819, 12 March 1948; Easington New Town (Designation) Order, 1948. |
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Peterlee New Town through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/12839789
Date accessed: 14th January 2026
