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...
Antique Crosses Reunited in Somme Commemoration
Three memorial crosses will be reunited for the first time since they were raised by troops from the Durham Light Infantry in the Battle...
Gone but Not Forgotten
One hundred years on local members of the Royal British Legion are keeping the promise made by so many people across the Country every...
Appeal Tries to Save Dunelm House from Demolition
An appeal has been launched to save Dunelm House, an iconic yet controversial Durham building, from the wrecking ball.
Dunelm House – a multi-level series...
The Train Arriving Could Be at?
George Stephenson was not only Father of the Railways, this amazing man of the North East was by association responsible for us knowing what...
The Origins of Durham City
Durham City, like many of the cities throughout England, is laden with rich history and a cast of historical characters that have made the...
Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and a Little History of Pancakes
Why is there a tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? How did Ash Wednesday and Shrove Tuesday get their peculiar names? And why...
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...
Musical World Remembers Somme Composer
The world of music has been remembering a young English composer who died in the Battle of the Somme while in charge of north-east...
History Of Durham Rowing Club
The history of rowing as a sport has one of the oldest traditions in the world. It began as a method of transport and...
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