Cash Sought to Preserve Durham’s Historic ‘Pitman’s Parliament’
A historic building in which Durham miners took history-making decisions is in need of funding.
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) have ambitious plans both to...
Written in life-blood: Tolkien
“Even the smallest person can change the course of history.” – Lady Galadriel
History. Such a simple word and yet, it holds the memories of...
Hundreds of County Durham Residents Contribute to Mining Artwork
Hundreds of people from County Durham have helped create an artwork that celebrates the area’s mining heritage.
The artwork is a replica lead mining tub,...
Did Your Victorian Ancestors Live in a County Durham Workhouse?
County
Durham residents will soon have the chance to find out if any of their
ancestors had connections to the region’s workhouses.
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.
‘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’s Historic Town Hall Now Free to Enter Every Saturday
An ancient building which has been at the centre of life in Durham City for more than 600 years will now be open to...
Full-size Spitfire Replica to Feature in Durham Remembrance Events
A full-size model of a World War II spitfire is to play a central part in Durham’s remembrance commemorations this weekend.
The aeroplane will grace...
Durham’s Historic Elvet Bridge to Be Protected in City Clean-up
This summer has seen efforts to clean up and repair some of Durham City’s best-known landmarks, such as the Market Place and Millennium Place.
And...
Soviet-era Photos Unearthed Showing Durham’s Links to Russian City
Photos from the late 1960s – deep in Russia’s Soviet era – have been unearthed which show the links between Durham and the Russian...
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