Royal County – Durham
The Royal County Hotel in Durham City
March 31, 2009 | Posted in Accommodation | Read More »
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Trampas
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?
March 31, 2009 | Posted in People | Read More »
Sanctuary Knocker
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 power [...]
Durham Cathedral
View from the footpath across the river of the Cathedral towering over the city and the boathouse at the river-side.
Durham City
Charles William Vane Tempest Stewart, The 3rd Marquess of Londonderry watches over the market place high on his horse.
Lindisfarne – A Holy Island
Lindisfarne is an island off the coast of Northumberland that is steeped in history.
Musicians
Here in the North East of England we have some of the finest musicians you will see on stage.
March 24, 2009 | Posted in People | Read More »
The Lambton Worm
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 by C.M. Leumane, performed at the Tyne Theatre in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
There is some disagreement locally, whether the worm slept [...]
Beautiful Balderdale
Tucked away in the south west corner of County Durham, Balderdale provides a calming retreat from the hussle and bussle of town and city life.
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