The City of Durham Trust

New book review

Bankhead. Textiles Read more and comment

Spring lecture 2025

24th May, 2pm, Elvet Riverside Read more and comment

New book review

Dean. Streetscapes Read more and comment

Norman Chapel – A community asset

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,... Read more and comment

Consultations affecting Durham City

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

University Museum of Archaeology’s “Twilight Talks”

Twilight Talk: Preserving the Norman ChapelThursday 26 September 5.30-6.30pmBishop’s Dining Room, Durham CastleNestled within Durham Castle lies the Norman Chapel the oldest standing building in Durham City, its medieval sandstone pillars and carvings enduring through the centuries. Over the last two years a programme of essential work has been carried... Read more and comment

Refurbishment in the Baileys

The pavements and road are being refurbished in the Baileys, starting near the river entrance. Work should be completed in Spring 2025. A great improvement. Read more and comment

Redhills Tour

Redhills nears completion Read more and comment