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...

Children of the Moor Part 2

Part two of Children of the Moor… because we all know there is another half to Ian Brady. The year is 1942 in Manchester England,...

More Fascinating Legends and Ghosts lurking in Durham’s Fair City

Ghostly happenings and legends are common place in Britain, one of The Tower of London’s ghostly visions is said to wander about at night...

Raby Castle’s ‘Rising’ Project: Unveiling the Spectacular 2024 Event Spaces

The 'Rising' development at Raby Castle has reached a significant milestone with the opening of bookings for 2024 events within its splendid new event...

Historic Building between Cathedral and Castle to Be Restored

A little known historic building located on Palace Green between Durham’s Cathedral and Castle is to be restored. The scaffolding is already up around...

Gala Play to Tell Story of Scots Soldiers Locked in Durham...

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to stage a play based on the tragic story of a group of Scottish soldiers who were imprisoned in Durham...

Durham County Council coordinates range of events to celebrate Coronation of...

As a part of the Coronation celebration program, an image of King Charles III will be projected onto two County Durham landmarks - Durham...

Durham Market Place’s Controversial Equestrian Statue – Tantrums, Suicide & Bankruptcy

Probably the most prominent landmark in Durham Market Place is the huge, double life-sized statue of a military-looking gentleman on a horse. Though he towers...

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...

The Life of a World War One Soldier

People interested in World War One can learn more about a Victoria Cross recipient in an online talk this week. Durham County Record Office, run...

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