‘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...

Auckland Castle and Spanish Gallery: Rising to the Elite 10% of...

A renowned tourist destination and historical site in the North East has earned a prestigious tourism award, positioning it within the upper echelon of...

Lest we Forget, Remembrance is Not Just About the Past

On September 15th 1916 The Durham Light Infantry paid a terrible price losing four hundred and five brave young men on the Regiments Bloodiest...

Free Family History Learning at Home

The Library Edition of Ancestry is free of charge for people using libraries and now it is available at home too Ancestry (Library edition) offers...

Preserving History: Victorian Gates, Ice Houses, and More in County Durham

Victorian gates sourced from Euston Station, a pair of ice houses, and a long-forgotten medieval village are just a few of the 340 cherished...

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...

Historically Important County Durham Bridge Gets Vital Clean-up

The remains of a historically important County Durham bridge have received a much-needed makeover. Gaunless Bridge, West Auckland, was once a vital thoroughfare for the...

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...

Sculpture Commemorating Tragic WWI Brothers Wins Environment Award

A sculpture commemorating four brothers – three of whom lost their lives in the First World War – has been declared one of the...

A Bosnian Refugee To Speak On Struggle And Survival During Genocide

A Bosnian refugee who fled persecution will speak about the most difficult period in his life, when he shares his story of struggle and...

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