Durham Castle and Cathedral Celebrate 30 Years as UNESCO Site
Durham is due to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of being awarded its UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS). The site, which includes Durham Castle, Durham...
Restoring a Hidden Gem of Yesteryear.
Work has commenced on the restoration of the former Exchequer and Chancery building on Palace Green, Durham. The 15th Century building was commissioned by...
Beamish Museum Launches Appeal for Help
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal.
The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for...
Ancient Roman Road Discovered in Ebchester, Consett
Of course the Roman history of Britain is well recorded in the many books written about the period and there is graphic evidence all...
Honoring John Forman: A Founding Force in Durham’s Mining Heritage
A blue plaque now adorns the residence once inhabited by a founding member of the Durham Miners’ Association.
It isn’t clear how long John Forman...
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...
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.
New Book Featuring The Roman Civilisation On County Durham’s Development To...
A new book that is the first to detail the influence that Roman civilisation had on the development of County Durham is set to...
Beamish Museum Golden Jubilee Begins with Cake
50 years is the time it takes for 1970 to become 2020 and Beamish Museum, The Living Museum of the North, definitely deserves a...
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...
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