Music Stars to Celebrate County Durham’s Own Apollo Anniversary
An extravaganza of music and film will today take place in County Durham to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
The celebrations...
Discover Durham: A Parent’s Guide to Family Fun in County Durham...
Welcome to our whirlwind tour of Durham and beyond, designed with the bustling family in mind! We've scouted the area to bring...
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.
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...
The Lambton Wyrm in Story and Song
It's been a while since we've told the tale of the Lambton Wyrm, and if stories aren't told, they get restless and start causing...
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...
Wartime Stories to be Shared as County Durham Marks Holocaust Memorial...
At two free events, stories will be shared of a family's life in occupied Poland and the County Durham men who took part in...
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...
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...
Hear the Fascinating Stories of North East Brides through the Ages
An illustrated talk later this month will outline the fascinating history of brides in the north east.
The talk, featuring wedding photos from the archives...
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