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unusual facts about Sedgefield


Sedgefield

St Edmund's church in Sedgefield is noted for its ornate 17th century Cosin woodwork, unique to County Durham: this is especially precious now that the display in Brancepeth has perished through fire.


Aidan Davison

Aidan John Davison (born 11 May 1968 in Sedgefield, County Durham) is an English-born Northern Irish former professional footballer and coach who is without a club after previously holding the position of Head Coach at USL Premier Development League side FC JAX Destroyers until the club disbanded in 2012.

Coxhoe

John Burdon, responsible for rebuilding the house, also created the landscape gardens at Hardwick Hall, near Sedgefield.

Hilary Armstrong

The daughter of Labour MP Ernest Armstrong, she was shortlisted for the vacant Sedgefield constituency in 1983, only to lose out to Tony Blair.

Joseph Slater, Baron Slater

He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sedgefield in County Durham at the 1950 general election, following the retirement of John Leslie.

Sedgefield Racecourse

The Sedgefield course was part of the Sands Hall Estate, home of the Ord family and once known as the Melton of the North.


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