Here in 1898 Mary Gibson, Dora Heslop and Winifred Hindmarch graduated from St Hild’s Training College becoming the first female graduates of Durham University. Supra montem posita.
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Daisy Edis (1888 – 1964) Pioneering Durham professional photographer lived at 142 Gilesgate and worked from her studio at 52 Sadler Street.
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24th May, 2pm, Elvet Riverside
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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,...
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(1) WHS management plan prospectus. (2) A strategic place plan for Durham City. (3) City Conservation Area review and management plan
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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...
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