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Jubilee beacon

Lit on Palace Green, 2nd June

Good citizens awards

Received by John Ashby and Roger Cornwell, Trustees of the City of Durham Trust

1857 town plan of Durham City

The National Library of Scotland makes old maps publicly available onine. You can view the high resolution 1857 Ordnance Survey Town Plan of Durham City. It makes for a fascinating comparison with modern maps: seeing what has changed, and what has stayed the same.

Tour of Binchester Roman Fort

conducted by Dr David Mason, Durham County Archaeologist

New bench

Inauguration in the Botanic Gardens

Work on postern gate – Kings Gate

Community action to tackle problem area

Kepier Power Station – April Asset of the Month

Asset of the month for April

A River in need of attention

River Wear initiatives