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The remarkable Durham wartime wedding dress with a story in silk

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A rare wartime wedding dress has been highlighted in Durham local history coverage.

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Strict Second World War clothing rationing made traditional bridal wear extremely difficult to acquire.

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The garment demonstrates the ingenuity and resilience of families on the home front.

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Local heritage experts continue to document and preserve regional historical artefacts.

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