Durham
Coordinates: 54°46′34″N 1°34′24″W / 54.7761, -1.5733 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
Population	42,939 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference	NZ274424
District	City of Durham
Shire county	Durham
Region	North East
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	DURHAM
Postcode district	DH1
Dial code	0191
Police	Durham
Fire	County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance	North East
UK Parliament	City of Durham
European Parliament	North East England
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It is well known for its Norman Cathedral and Castle, and is home to Durham University. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre. Norman conquests in red. ... Durham Cathedrals famous Sanctuary Knocker on the North Door Ground plan of Durham Cathedral Legend of the founding of Durham depicted on cathedral The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, which is almost always referred to as Durham Cathedral, in the city... Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham in County Durham, England. ... Affiliations 1994 Group, European University Association, Association of MBAs, EQUIS, Universities UK, N8 Group, Association of Commonwealth Universities Website http://www. ... HM Prison Durham is a prison located in Durham, County Durham, England. ...

Economy

This is a chart of trend of regional gross value added of County Durham at current basic prices published (pp.240-253) by Office for National Statistics with figures in millions of British Pounds Sterling.

1. ^ Components may not sum to totals due to rounding
2. ^ includes hunting and forestry
3. ^ includes energy and construction
4. ^ includes financial intermediation services indirectly measured

Geography

Durham Castle and Cathedral

Durham Market Place

South Bailey, including parts of St John's College and St Cuthbert's Society

Elvet Bridge towards Old Elvet

A bustling Silver Street

Durham City and Cathedral from the railway viaduct

Durham's traditional flag

Durham is situated 13 miles (21 km) to the south west of Sunderland, in North East England. The River Wear flows north through the city, enclosing the centre on three sides to create Durham's "peninsula". Durham is a hilly city, claiming to be built upon the symbolic seven hills. Upon the most central and prominent position high above the Wear, the cathedral dominates the skyline. The steep riverbanks are densely wooded, adding to the picturesque beauty of the city. West of the city centre, another river, the River Browney, drains south to join the Wear to the south of the city. Download high resolution version (1536x1024, 791 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1536x1024, 791 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Market Place in Durham, England. ... Market Place in Durham, England. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 448 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1936 × 2592 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 448 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1936 × 2592 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Durham. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Durham. ... The Wearmouth Bridge Sunderland (pronounced: , or ) is a city in North East England which was formerly a county borough, and is now part of the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. ... North-East England is one of the nine official regions of England and comprises the combined area of Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and a small part of North Yorkshire. ... The River Wear (pronounced Wee-er) is a river in the North East of England. ... Durham Cathedrals famous Sanctuary Knocker on the North Door Ground plan of Durham Cathedral Legend of the founding of Durham depicted on cathedral The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, which is almost always referred to as Durham Cathedral, in the city... The River Browney is a river in County Durham, England, and a tributary of the River Wear. ...

Durham won the Large Town award in the Britain in Bloom awards of 2005. Britain in Bloom is a horticultural competition in the United Kingdom; organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, and currently sponsored by B&Q. It is entered by settlements; the winner is the settlement judged to have beautified itself best with the use of flowers and plants. ...

The county town of County Durham, Durham is located in the City of Durham local government district, which extends beyond the city, and has a total population of 87,656, and covers 186.68 square kilometres. The unparished area of Durham had a population of 29,091, whilst the built-up area of Durham had a population of 42,939. A county town is the capital of a county in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. ... County Durham is a county in north-east England. ... Durham is a local government district and city in County Durham. ... In England a civil parish (usually just parish) is the lowest unit of local government, lower than districts or counties. ...

Durham's MP is Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour). A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a parliament. ... -1... The Labour Party has been, since its founding in the early 20th century, the principal political party of the left in England, Scotland and Wales. ...

Transport

Durham railway station is situated on the East Coast Main Line between Edinburgh and London; rail travellers coming from the south enter Durham over a spectacular Victorian viaduct high above the city. By road, the A1(M), the modern incarnation of the ancient Great North Road, passes just to the east of the city. (Its previous incarnation, now numbered A167, passes just to the west.) Newcastle Airport lies to the north, and Durham Tees Valley Airport to the south, both being approximately 25 miles away. The Market Place and peninsula form the UK's first (albeit small) congestion charging area, introduced in 2002. [1] Durham is the principle railway station for the city of Durham and is a major railway station on the East Coast Main Line. ... The East Coast Main Line viaduct at Durham. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Torontos Bloor Street Viaduct bridges the Don valley; road traffic uses the upper deck, rail traffic uses the lower deck. ... Sign at Junction 1 of the A1(M) at South Mimms in Hertfordshire The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 409 miles (658 km) long. ... Sign at Junction 1 of the A1(M) at South Mimms in Hertfordshire The A1, at 409 miles (658 km) long, is the longest numbered British road. ... The A167 is a road in North East England. ... Newcastle Airport (IATA: NCL, ICAO: EGNT) is the tenth largest airport in the United Kingdom. ... Durham Tees Valley Airport (IATA: MME, ICAO: EGNV) is an airport in North East England, located approximately 10 km (6 miles) east of Darlington, about 16 km (10 miles) south west of Middlesbrough and 39 km (24 miles) south of Durham. ... Road pricing is a generic term for charging for the use of roads using direct methods, charging the users of a specific section of the road network for its use. ...

Areas of Durham

The centre of Durham sits on a peninsula created by the River Wear. At the base of the peninsula is the market square, which still hosts regular markets; a permanent indoor market is also situated on the square. The square and surrounding streets are one of the main commercial and shopping areas of the city. From the market square, The Bailey leads south past Palace Green: The Bailey is almost entirely owned and occupied by the University and Cathedral. A peninsula in Croatia A peninsula (from the latin words paene insula, almost island) is a geographical landform consisting of an extension of a body of land from a larger body of land, surrounded by water on three sides. ... The River Wear (pronounced Wee-er) is a river in the North East of England. ... The Market square (or sometimes the market place) is a feature of many British and other European towns. ... The Bailey is a street in Durham so-named because of its situation in relation to the Norman motte and bailey-style castle. ... Pemberton Building, Abbey House (Theology Department) and Cathedral, all facing onto Palace Green Palace Green is a small area of grass in the centre of Durham in England, flanked by Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. ... Affiliations 1994 Group, European University Association, Association of MBAs, EQUIS, Universities UK, N8 Group, Association of Commonwealth Universities Website http://www. ... Durham Cathedrals famous Sanctuary Knocker on the North Door Ground plan of Durham Cathedral Legend of the founding of Durham depicted on cathedral The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, which is almost always referred to as Durham Cathedral, in the city...

There are three old road bridges leading onto the peninsula, now all pedestrianised. Prebends Bridge is at the southern tip of the Bailey. Heading east from the square, Elvet Bridge leads to the Elvet area of the city. Heading west, Framwellgate Bridge leads to the Framwelgate district, Crossgate and North Road, the other main shopping area of the city. West of here is an area colloquially known as "The Viaduct" after the structure which dominates, now largely student-populated. Beyond The Viaduct lie the outlying districts of Framwellgate Moor and Neville's Cross. Heading north from the market place leads to Claypath. The road curves back round to the east and beyond it lie Gilesgate and Gilesgate Moor. You also have Dragonville. Towards the hospital lies Whitesmocks and Aykley Vale. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Elvet is an area of the historical City of Durham in County Durham, England. ... Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. ... Framwelgate (sometimes Framwellgate) is an area of Durham, County Durham, England. ... Crossgate is a small area of housing that sits above North Road but below the Nevilles Cross area of Durham. ... Map sources for Framwellgate Moor at grid reference NZ262447 Framwellgate Moor is a village in County Durham, in England. ... Nevilles Cross is a place in County Durham, in England. ... Gilesgate is a place in County Durham, in England. ...

History

A map of the city from 1610

Archeological evidence suggests a history of settlement at Durham since roughly 2000 BC. The present city can clearly be traced back to 995 AD, when a group of monks from Lindisfarne chose the strategic high peninsula as a place to settle with the body of Saint Cuthbert, that had previously lain in Chester-le-Street, founding a church there. (Legend says that the monks were led to the location by a milk maid who had lost her dun cow, which was found resting on this spot.) The present Durham Cathedral was built from 1093, and still contains the remains of St Cuthbert as well as The Venerable Bede. It is regarded by many - such as travel writer Bill Bryson -- as the finest cathedral in the world [2] [3]. Image File history File links Durham_1610. ... Image File history File links Durham_1610. ... Lindisfarne Castle Lindisfarne (grid reference NU125421, ), also called Holy Island (variant spelling, Lindesfarne), is a tidal island off the north-east coast of England, which is connected to the mainland of Northumberland by a causeway and is cut off twice a day by tides — something well described by Sir Walter... Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c. ... Chester-le-Street is a market town in County Durham, England with a history going back to Roman times. ... In English folklore, the Dun Cow of Dunsmore Heath was a savage beast slain by Sir Guy, Earl of Warwick. ... Durham Cathedrals famous Sanctuary Knocker on the North Door Ground plan of Durham Cathedral Legend of the founding of Durham depicted on cathedral The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, which is almost always referred to as Durham Cathedral, in the city... Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c. ... Bede, commonly known as the Venerable Bede, (c. ... William Bill McGuire Bryson, OBE, (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American-born author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on scientific subjects. ... A cathedral is a religious building for worship, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican and some Lutheran churches, which serves as a bishops seat, and thus as the central church of a diocese. ...

Legend of founding of Durham

The name "Durham" comes from Old English "dun-holm", meaning "hill-island". It was given this name due to its steep, hilly embankments^{[citation needed]}. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Old English (also called Anglo-Saxon[1], Old English: ) is an early form of the English language that was spoken in parts of what is now England and southern Scotland between the mid-fifth century and the mid-twelfth century. ...

Facing the cathedral across Palace Green is Durham Castle, originally built by the Normans from 1071, on William the Conqueror's return from campaigning in Scotland. Some of the present structure is more recent, notably Anthony Salvin's Victorian restorations. The two buildings are jointly designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site- one of the original nine in Britain. Since 1837 the castle has been home to University College, the first college of the University. Pemberton Building, Abbey House (Theology Department) and Cathedral, all facing onto Palace Green Palace Green is a small area of grass in the centre of Durham in England, flanked by Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. ... Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham in County Durham, England. ... Bayeux Tapestry depicting events leading to the Battle of Hastings The Norman Conquest of England was the conquest of the Kingdom of England by William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy), in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent Norman control of England. ... Categories: Stub | 1799 births | 1881 deaths ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... University College, commonly known as Castle, is a college of the University of Durham in England. ... Affiliations 1994 Group, European University Association, Association of MBAs, EQUIS, Universities UK, N8 Group, Association of Commonwealth Universities Website http://www. ...

In the three centuries following the construction of the Castle, Durham was regularly besieged by the Scots, with the notable Battle of Neville's Cross (1346) occurring just one mile west of the city. “Scot” redirects here. ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders David II of Scotland William Zouche, Archbishop of York Strength 12,000 3,000-3,500 Casualties 7,000 Unknown but very low The Battle of Nevilles Cross took place near Durham, England on October 17, 1346. ...

In medieval times Durham was a major centre of both political and ecclesiastical power, mainly due to its strategic importance near the border with Scotland. County Durham was a palatinate, ruled by Prince-Bishops who had secular authority and considerable autonomy from Westminster, minting their own coinage, dispensing their own justice and with the right to maintain their own armies. Every Bishop of Durham from 1071 to 1836 was a Prince Bishop except for the first Norman-appointed bishop Walcher, who was an Earl-Bishop. (The term Prince Bishop, while a useful one, is not one which the Durham Bishops themselves would have recognised.) Henry VIII curtailed some of the Prince-Bishop's powers, and smashed the shrine of Cuthbert in 1538. Finally, the public climate surrounding the Great Reform Act of 1832 removed the Bishop's extraordinary powers. Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime... A County palatine is an area ruled by an count palatine (or earl palatine); with special authority and autonomy from the rest of the kingdom. ... Prince-Bishop was the title given bishops who held secular powers, beside their inherent clerical power. ... Westminster is a district within the City of Westminster in London. ... Arms of the Bishop of Durham The Bishop of Durham is the officer of the Church of England responsible for the diocese of Durham, one of the oldest in the country. ... William Walcher (d. ... Henry VIII (28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland, later King of Ireland, from 22 April 1509 until his death. ...

In 1832 the University of Durham was founded, which has several buildings on the peninsula and on Elvet Hill on the other side of the river. The 19th century also saw Durham grow as a centre of the coal mining industry. The first Durham Miners' Gala was held in 1871, and remains a popular annual event. Affiliations 1994 Group, European University Association, Association of MBAs, EQUIS, Universities UK, N8 Group, Association of Commonwealth Universities Website http://www. ... Elvet Hill is situated on the south bank of the River Wear in the city of Durham, in County Durham, in England. ... Surface coal mining in Wyoming. ... The Durham Miners Gala takes place in the city of Durham in the north east of England, usually on the second Saturday in July. ...

The municipal borough was known as 'Durham and Framwelgate', until it was merged with Durham Rural District and Brandon and Byshottles urban district to form the City of Durham district. A borough is a political division originally used in England. ... Framwelgate (sometimes Framwellgate) is an area of Durham, County Durham, England. ... Durham was a rural district in County Durham, England from 1894 to 1974. ... Brandon and Byshottles is a civil parish in the City of Durham district of County Durham, England. ... In the British Isles an urban district was a type of local government district which covered an urbanised area. ... Durham is a local government district and city in County Durham. ...

In December 2006, Sport England published a survey which revealed that residents of Durham were the 10th most active in England in sports and other fitness activities. 26.8% of the population participate at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes.[4] Sport England logo Sport England (formerly the English Sports Council) is the body responsible for distributing funds and providing strategic guidance for sporting activity in England. ...

Historic architecture

Crown Court with Cathedral beyond

The Viaduct

Durham Castle from Palace Green

The whole of the centre of Durham is designated a conservation area. The conservation area was first designated on 9 August 1968, and was extended on 25 November 1980 [5]. In addition to the Cathedral and Castle, Durham contains over 630 listed buildings [6], 569 of which are located within the city centre conservation area. Particularly notable properties include: Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 448 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1936 × 2592 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 448 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1936 × 2592 pixel, file size: 1. ... The East Coast Main Line arrives over the viaduct at Durham. ... The East Coast Main Line arrives over the viaduct at Durham. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 2. ... A conservation area is a tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features or biota are safeguarded. ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (222nd in leap years), with 144 days remaining. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ...

Grade I

• Chorister School
• Crook Hall
• Elvet Bridge
• Framwellgate Bridge
• Kepier Hospital
• Kingsgate Bridge
• Prebends Bridge
• St Giles Church, Gilesgate
• Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Crossgate
• Church of St Mary-le-Bow (now Durham Heritage Centre)

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Grade II*

• Aykley Heads House (now Bistro 21)
• Bishop Cosin's Hall, Palace Green
• Cosin's Library (now part of University Library, Palace Green)
• Crown Court, Old Elvet
• St Cuthbert's Society, 12 South Bailey
• St John's College, 3 South Bailey
• St Oswald's Church
• Railway viaduct, North Road
• Town Hall and Guildhall, Market Place

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Famous residents

• Gem Archer Guitarist with the band Oasis
• Pat Barker Novelist ('Regeneration' trilogy)
• Barnabe Barnes Elizabethan poet
• Tony Blair Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997-present)
• Edward Bradley Novelist ('Cuthbert Bede')
• Count Joseph Boruwlaski Celebrated dwarf
• Richard Caddel Poet
• George Camsell International footballer
• Sir Kingsley Dunham Director British Geological Survey
• John Bacchus Dykes Hymnologist
• John Meade Falkner Arms manufacturer and novelist (Moonfleet)
• Godric of Finchale Hermit and popular medieval saint
• Dora Greenwell Poet
• Canon William Greenwell Antiquary
• John Gully Pugilist
• Ian Hay Novelist
• Lorna Hill Author of the 'Wells' ballet books
• Violet Hunt Novelist and 'new woman'
• Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad Philosopher and radio broadcaster
• Lawrence of Durham Poet
• William Pearson Watercolorist, Topographer
• Anna Maria Porter Novelist
• Jane Porter Novelist
• Michael Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury
• Reginald of Durham Hagiographer
• Simeon of Durham Historian
• Christopher Smart Poet
• Joseph Spence Literary memoirist
• Anne Stevenson Poet
• Robert Surtees Historian and antiquarian
• Hugh Walpole Novelist
• Walter of Durham 13th century painter
• Sir Arnold Wolfendale Astronomer Royal

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Town twinning

• Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
• Durham, North Carolina, USA
• Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Image File history File links Flag_of_Slovakia_(bordered). ... Banská Bystrica (German: Neusohl, Hungarian: Besztercebánya) is a town in central Slovakia, in the Hron river valley, surrounded by the mountains Nízke Tatry, Veľká Fatra, and Kremnické vrchy. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Country United States State North Carolina County Durham County Government  - Mayor Bill Bell Area  - City  94. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Tübingen, Neckar front Tübingen, a traditional university town of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is situated 20 miles southwest of Stuttgart, on a ridge between the River Neckar and the Ammer. ... Baden-Württemberg is a state of the Federal Republic of Germany in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine. ...

Sister Cities

• Durham, NC
• Durham, NH
• Kostroma, Russia
• Toyama, Japan

Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Durham is a city located in Durham County, North Carolina. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Old mill and dam on the Oyster River, 1908, Durham, NH Durham is a town located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia_(bordered). ... Fire-observation watchtower in Kostroma (1825-28). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Toyama (富山市; -shi) is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. ...

See also

• History of County Durham
• Durham University
• St Nicholas' Church, Durham
• Durham Miners' Gala
• Durham University Solar Car

County Durham is an historical Palatinate county and modern day county in Northern England. ... Affiliations 1994 Group, European University Association, Association of MBAs, EQUIS, Universities UK, N8 Group, Association of Commonwealth Universities Website http://www. ... St Nicholas Church from the back, showing the compact design with the church hall as part of the same structure St Nicholas Church, commonly known as St Nics, is a Church of England place of worship located on Durham marketplace and is the citys civic church. ... The Durham Miners Gala takes place in the city of Durham in the north east of England, usually on the second Saturday in July. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

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