Holocaust Memorial Day: Learning Lessons from History in County Durham
The story of a great rescue effort to bring thousands of Jewish children to Britian during the Second World War will be told at...
Regime Change and Archaeology: The 17th-Century Finds at Auckland Palace on...
Sacrilege, power and regime change in County Durham take centre stage in an episode of the popular BBC series Digging for Britain airing on...
![And none more so than the legend of the Sockburn Worm—a tale that gave rise to a ceremony still celebrated today. The formidable Sockburn Worm once terrorised this land, and it was Sir John Conyers who stepped forward as the hero, armed with his trusty falchion. Today, the Conyers Falchion remains a symbol of bravery, presented to each new Bishop of Durham in a ritual that bridges the present with a mythical past. Visitors to Durham Cathedral can still glimpse this storied relic as part of the Open Treasure Exhibition. } ] }](https://durhammagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sword-324x235.webp "The Enchanted Tale of the Sockburn Worm: Durham’s Mystical Dragon Slayer")
The Enchanted Tale of the Sockburn Worm: Durham’s Mystical Dragon Slayer
Unveiling Durham's Mystical Past
In County Durham, there is a timeless legend that captivates with its blend of chivalry, mythical creatures, and age-old rituals that...
Stanley’s Mining Heritage Celebrated in Vibrant New Mural by Local Youth...
A mural honouring a town’s mining history has been unveiled in County Durham.
Durham County Council’s Youth Council has been working with spray paint artist...
Celebrate 75 Years of Newton Aycliffe with Live Music, Classic Cars,...
Live music, family entertainment and a host of classic cars and vintage buses will greet visitors to Newton Aycliffe this weekend.
The exciting line-up promises...
Peter Henry Joins Kynren for a Spectacular Retelling of 2,000 Years...
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Chelsea Pensioner Peter Henry visited Kynren to watch...
Honouring WWII’s Black Troops: New Website Sheds Light on Untold Stories
Culture Healing Communities, a social enterprise in Durham that works with community heritage has just released a website about the Black Troops during the...
Celebrating Armed Forces Week in County Durham: A Tribute to Service...
County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.
Representatives of the armed forces community joined Cllr...
Historic Darlington Library Shines with Modern Lighting from Zumtobel and Thorn
The Zumtobel Group lighting brands Thorn and Zumtobel and contractor Lytestream devised a comprehensive lighting solution for Darlington Library that seamlessly blended heritage preservation...
Discover Rare European Masterpieces at Auckland Castle This Summer
An intriguing new exhibition opening at Auckland Castle this summer will unveil rarely-seen European masterpieces.
From 6th July, paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters such...
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