‘Mining Tub Made of Glass’ Will Celebrate Weardale’s Industrial Heritage

A community art project is poised to celebrate Weardale’s industrial past. The Weardale Tub project aims to help people of all...

Durham County Raising Awareness Of Local History With Online Events

County Durham residents looking to delve into the past can take part in a number of online sessions as part of Local History Month. Durham...

A Historic Day of Bells and Blessings at St Andrew’s Church...

On Sunday 28th April, St Andrew’s Church in Bishop Auckland marks a sensational milestone as it reaches 750 years of heritage.

Strange Occurrence at Durham – Durham History

An Irishman named Jerry Cooper from a young age had served in the Royal Navy as a ship rigger and also later becoming a...

Giant Inflatable Artwork to Celebrate Brutalist Building’s Birthday

A County Durham concrete building will celebrate its 50th birthday – by being wrapped in a giant inflatable work of art. The Apollo Pavilion in...

How to Research Family History

People looking to learn more about how to research their family history can do so in online sessions which are taking place throughout next...

County Durham Suffragette Wins National Recognition

A suffragette and labour activist from County Durham has gained national recognition for her role in the struggle for the right of women to...

Beamish Museum Launches Appeal for Help

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal. The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for...

Peterlee 75: Celebrating a Town’s Remarkable Journey of 75 Years

A year-long series of celebrations is about to commence in honour of the 75th anniversary of a town in East Durham. The Durham County Council...

Woman’s Hour Host to Give Durham Talk on Inspirational Women

A presenter of Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour is due to give a talk at Durham’s Gala Theatre this February.

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