The Sanctuary Knocker on the north door of Durham Cathedral is one of the most recognisable surviving symbols of medieval ...

The King and Queen are in Durham, England, for the annual distribution of Maundy money after the monarch missed the event last year amid his cancer treatment Victoria Jones/Shutterstock King Charles ...

Durham Cathedral has been named among the top ten best free activities in the UK this summer. The near 1,000-year-old Norman-built structure, a World Heritage site, was given a ninth-placed ...

Durham Cathedral sits within the great loop of the River Wear as it meanders through this great medieval city. It is at this point that the River Wear takes a remarkable curve which almost isolates ...

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The service will celebrate the railways and the north-east of England A cathedral service will be held to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR). Durham ...

A cathedral is being transformed into a canvas as a light and sound show returns for a third year. Durham Cathedral is being lit up with colourful projections, including original footage of a rocket ...

Described as a historical gem, Durnham is famed for its unique beauty, abundance of history, friendly locals and a vibrant community. Located in the heart of North East England, slightly south of ...

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