From the monthly archives: March 2009
The Royal County Hotel in Durham City
Continue Reading →People from the North East are known for their generous spirit and sense of humour as this sign for what they declare to be “Durham’s only male grooming salon” shows.
When did you last visit a beauty salon that offered you a free beer?
Continue Reading →The Sanctuary Knock on the northern door of Durham Cathedral
In the middle ages, someone accused of a serious offence could claim sanctuary in Durham Cathedral by knocking on the door. Having knocked and claiming sanctuary the local constables were unable to take any further action in the precincts of the Cathedral, such was the [...]
Continue Reading →View from the footpath across the river of the Cathedral towering over the city and the boathouse at the river-side.
Continue Reading →Charles William Vane Tempest Stewart, The 3rd Marquess of Londonderry watches over the market place high on his horse.
Continue Reading →Lindisfarne is an island off the coast of Northumberland that is steeped in history.
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Here in the North East of England we have some of the finest musicians you will see on stage.
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The legend of the Lambton Worm lives on forever through the song by the same name.
The lyrics, written in dialect, are available from the Traditional Music Library
The Lambton Worm was made famous by the 1867 pantomime song [...]
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