The City of Durham Trust

33 Claypath

The site of Durham University’s Women’s Hostel established on 22nd April 1899 as the first residential accommodation for women students. It was later renamed St. Mary’s College which is now located on Elvet Hill Road. The building subsequently became Durham’s head post office and is now Claypath Court, with a number of retirement flats.

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

The plaque at 33 Claypath

33 Claypath