Durham University May Demolish Iconic Brutalist Building
A well-known, some would say infamous, 1960s building may soon be demolished. Dunelm House, a collection of concrete cube-like structures clinging to the cliffs...
Footage of Miners’ Strike Concert Used in Student Project
Newly rediscovered footage of a benefit concert held for striking miners has been used in a student project. Media students at New College Durham...
Durham Record Office to Tell Story of North East’s Luckiest Woman
A talk at Durham County Record Office is to reveal the story of the north east’s luckiest woman from the times of the First...
Mythical Beasts and Magna Carta for Open Treasure Exhibition
Durham Cathedral has announced the latest two exhibitions that will feature in its Open Treasure project. Open Treasure – a series of rolling exhibitions...
Durham Researcher Discovers Favourite Tipple of 17th Century Monks
A researcher from Durham University’s Department of Theology and Religion has discovered that English monks exiled in France were very partial to a brandy-based...
Durham Historians Trace WWI Tunnel Graffiti Soldiers
Graffiti discovered in a maze of First World War tunnels has led to a quest by a team of archivists, archaeologists and historians to...
Durham Cathedral Wins Tax Battle over Historic Bridge
A historic Durham bridge has recently been the centre of a court case between Durham Cathedral and HM Revenue and Customs. The cathedral had...
Historians Trace Lives of Scots Soldiers Imprisoned in Durham Cathedral
Durham researchers have been investigating what happened to around 3,000 Scottish soldiers who were imprisoned in Durham Cathedral.
After the Battle of Dunbar, in 1650...
Durham Castle and Cathedral Celebrate 30 Years as UNESCO Site
Durham is due to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of being awarded its UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS). The site, which includes Durham Castle, Durham...
Restoring a Hidden Gem of Yesteryear.
Work has commenced on the restoration of the former Exchequer and Chancery building on Palace Green, Durham. The 15th Century building was commissioned by...
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