The Market Cross at Barnard Castle is a central focus of the town separating the market place from The Bank. The former Kings Head where Charles Dickens stayed whilst researching information for his novel Nickolas Nickleby in February 1838.
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 [...]
View from the footpath across the river of the Cathedral towering over the city and the boathouse at the river-side.
Charles William Vane Tempest Stewart, The 3rd Marquess of Londonderry watches over the market place high on his horse.
