‘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...
Remembering Hendrix: A Small Piece of Guitar God History in County...
Image credit: The Northern Echo
February 2, 1967 will forever be remembered as a milestone in the musical history of Durham County. It was the...
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...
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...
2000-Year-Old County Durham Roman Bath House Reopens
A Roman fort and bath house – which dates back to 75 A.D. – has now reopened to the public.
The remains of Binchester Roman...
Have You Ever Wondered Where Your Surname Comes from?
Have you ever wondered about the origins of different surnames? Do you have any idea where your own surname comes from?
If you’d like answers...
Light Installation among Durham Events Planned to Mark End of WWI
A new light installation may be set up in Millennium Place, Durham City, to honour County Durham soldiers who died in the First World...
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