Update regarding the proposed redevelopment of Prince Bishops Place Shopping Centre in Durham, which was granted planning permission in July 2024. Public drop-in event in Unit 10 (former animal charity) at Prince Bishops Place on Thursday 5th February 17:30-20:00. The approved scheme proposed the partial demolition of the existing shopping…

Between Abbey Gate and Water Gate: the fascinating history of St. Cuthbert’s Society’s South Bailey housesRobert Banks Saturday 22 November at 2.30 pmThe Dining Hall, St Cuthbert’s Society, South Bailey The streetscape of the Bailey in the heart of the ancient city is surely among the best known in Durham,…

The World Heritage Site Management Plan 2025 – 2035 is now available for consultation via the County Council’s Let’s Talk website. You can find it here: https://letstalkcountydurham.co.uk/en-GB/projects/world-heritage-site-management-plan There you will find a short survey and right at the end further links to 2 events: On Tuesday 4 November there is…

Bankhead. Textiles

24th May, 2pm, Elvet Riverside

Dean. Streetscapes

Trustees recently participated at a workshop on 27 February 2025, focussing on Durham Castle’s Norman Chapel. ‘Hidden Heritage, Multi-Disciplinary and Multi-Sector Perspectives on the Norman Chapel in Durham Castle’ is a Research Network funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Michael Hurlow wrote a paper for ‘Workshop 3: Interpretation,…

(1) WHS management plan prospectus. (2) A strategic place plan for Durham City. (3) City Conservation Area review and management plan