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Durham Magazine History: the latest stories, openings and ideas from across Durham Magazine. Read the most recent history reporting, opinion and analysis from Durham Magazine, updated daily.
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Durham Cathedral’s Historic Route Restored to Its Former Glory
Robert Stephenson Statue Relocation to County Durham Honours Railway Pioneer’s Legacy
Holocaust Memorial Day: Learning Lessons from History in County Durham
Regime Change and Archaeology: The 17th-Century Finds at Auckland Palace on BBC Two
The Enchanted Tale of the Sockburn Worm: Durham’s Mystical Dragon Slayer
Stanley’s Mining Heritage Celebrated in Vibrant New Mural by Local Youth Council
Celebrate 75 Years of Newton Aycliffe with Live Music, Classic Cars, and a Family Fun Day
Peter Henry Joins Kynren for a Spectacular Retelling of 2,000 Years of England
Honouring WWII’s Black Troops: New Website Sheds Light on Untold Stories
Celebrating Armed Forces Week in County Durham: A Tribute to Service and Sacrifice
Historic Darlington Library Shines with Modern Lighting from Zumtobel and Thorn
Discover Rare European Masterpieces at Auckland Castle This Summer
Discover The Story: County Durham’s New Heritage Attraction Now Open
Helena Rosa Duncombe Shafto: Celebrating a Legacy of Service with a Blue Plaque
Explore Prehistoric Giants at Bishop Auckland Town Hall’s New Exhibitions
DurhamGate Care Home Celebrates D-Day Anniversary with Stunning Performance
Historic Railway Station in Dire Need of £500,000 Rescue Before Milestone Anniversary!
From Ancient Woods to Community Roots: The Success Story of Durham’s Woodland Revival
A Historic Day of Bells and Blessings at St Andrew’s Church Anniversary
Discover Durham: A Parent’s Guide to Family Fun in County Durham (and beyond)
The Auckland Project: A Spring Reawakening with Art, History, and Music
Discover Raby Castle’s Enriched History with New Visitor Experiences in 2024
Preserving History: Victorian Gates, Ice Houses, and More in County Durham
Beamish Living Museum Unveils 1950s-Era Mineworkers’ Residences for Dementia Care