Tag: Cultural Heritage
New College Durham Students Help Restore Historic Beamish Farm Trailer
Students at New College Durham (NCD) are playing a role in preserving the North East’s heritage after completing the restoration of a historic livestock...
Beamish Marks 40 Years Since the Miners’ Strike with Screening of...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, will host a special screening of the multi-award-winning film Pride in its 1950s cinema on Saturday 18...
Bravery and Creativity: DLI Museum’s Steel Artwork Bridges Past and Future
An industrial artwork at the heart of the DLI Museum and Art Gallery will serve as a unique time capsule celebrating the venue’s past...
Durham County Council Seeks Community Input on Bishop Auckland’s Transformation
Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on their feelings for and interactions with Bishop Auckland to help support its ongoing...
![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-324x160.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...
Spanish Delegation Visits County Durham to Celebrate Camino Ingles Partnership
Representatives from Spain have been welcomed to County Durham this week.
Durham County Council has been working with A Coruña Provincial Council in north west...
Stained-Glass-Inspired Art Installation Debuts at Auckland Tower
A major outdoor art installation, inspired by England’s oldest stained-glass windows, has been unveiled on the exterior of Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland.
Following a...
Discover The Story: County Durham’s New Heritage Attraction Now Open
A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.
Durham County Council officially opened The...
Beamish Museum Enhances Accessibility with New Minibus for Health and Wellbeing...
Beamish Museum has thanked local businesses for sponsoring a minibus to transport groups accessing health and wellbeing activities.
The County Durham open-air museum provides award-winning...
Art Meets Heritage: The Ushaw Editions by WCPF and Ushaw Historic...
In March 2024, the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (WCPF) together with its longstanding collaborators, Ushaw Historic House, Chapels, and Gardens, will unveil 'The Ushaw...