County Court House on this site 1588-1811. Rebuilt as Diocesan Registry 1822. Passed to Union Society 1935 and to University Library 1978 – located Palace Green, University Library
Restoration of the market place and medieval streets, 1976 – formerly located in the Market Place, now located in Back Silver Street, across from the coffee shop
The compass points S W N E are around the edges. In larger capital letters:
This plate commemorates the formal opening by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Durham Councillor James Mackintosh 21st July 1976 of the work of restoration of the paving of the market place and mediaeval streets of the city centre. A contribution to European Architectural Heritage Year 1975 by the Council of the City of Durham
In smaller capital letters:
• Hett • Brancepeth • Browney • Waterhouses • Esh Winning • Witton Gilbert • Kimblesworth • Pity Me • Finchale Priory • Brasside • West Rainton • Sherburn Hill • Ludworth • Cassop • Kelloe • Coxhoe •
• Bowburn • Croxdale • Meadowfield • Brandon • New Brancepeth • Bearpark • Framwellagte Moor • Newton Hall • Leamside • Littletown • Shadforth • Quarrington Hill •
• Dryburn Hospital • County Hall • Carrville • Belmont • Police Station • Courts • H.M.Prison • Littleburn •Nevilles Cross • Railway Station •
• Colleges • Post Office • Gilesgate • Boatyard • University • Cathedral • Castle • Byland Lodge • Millburngate • Bus Station •
• Claypath • Elvet Bridge • Saddler Street • Silver Street • Framwelgate • Leazes Road •
Sadler Street: restoration and enhancement (side of Magdalene Steps)
The restoration and enhancement of Sadler Street. Implemented by Durham County Council. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, The European Commission, Boots Properties Plc, Durham City Council, Durham County Council. 2000
Market Tavern, Durham City Market Place – a listed building, built in 1851 and originally called the City Tavern
Durham University hostel for women students 1899 (at 33 Claypath)
Opening of ‘Millennium City’, Golden Jubilee, 8th May 2002 (on wall of cafe at entrance to Millennium Square)
Gala Theatre, Lottery funded through the Millennium Commission
The Journey – in Millennium Square, next to the Public Library
Statue by Fenwick Lawson of the monks carrying St Cuthbert’s coffin
The Journey: details (located on wall of Public Library)
Helvetictoc: permanent installation by Tobie Langel, originally produced for The Lumiere 2011 and 2013 (on the wall of Clayport Library) – is the installation still in operation?
Water House, North Road; (plaque now removed)
This building was probably purpose built as offices for the ‘Weardale & Shildon Water Company’ which is listed as occupying these premises in 1896. Around 1920 the ‘Durham County Water Board Offices’ took over until the 1950’s. Most recently it was a branch of the ‘Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society’. Plaque now missing
Obelisk, Obelisk Lane (no public access). Built in 1850 by local Durham philanthropist William Lloyd Wharton. Historically used by Durham University with the telescope in the Observatory on Observatory Hill to align the North-South position. Inscription: W L W Astronomiae Dicavit MDCCCL (WLW He told astronomy 1850)
Mount Joy Crescent (off Church Street)
Charley’s Cross – no plaque (corner of Church Street and Quarryheads Lane)
Neville’s Cross, relating to the Battle of Neville’s Cross (corner of St John’s Road and the Peth)
St Chad’s College – new building (architect Francis Johnson, 1961) on corner of Bow Lane and the North Bailey. This plaque is situated under the College’s coat of arms and references this in its design
St Chad’s College coat of arms – Motto: Non vestra sed vos (Not yours but you)
The Chorister School, Durham Cathedral – 600 years anniversary (1416 to 2016) (located near entrance to school on College Green)
1 Victoria Terrace – Spoof Blue Plaque, now Funky Monk luxury serviced apartments
Durham County. Brother John 1415 – 1479. Renowned DJ, Master Brewer, Formidable Monk. “God made me funky”
St. John’s College Durham, St. Margaret’s Garth
St. John’s College Durham. St. Margaret’s Garth was opened by the Very Revd. John Gladwin Bishop Elect of Guildford and President of the College Council on 25th November 1994. Fides nostra victora [Our faith is victorious]
16 New Street, Church Army Housing Ltd
Wikipedia: “The Church Army is an evangelistic organisation and mission community founded in 1882 in association with the Church of England and now operating internationally in many parts of the Anglican Communion.”
11-12 John Street. Rington Teas Former Workshop/Office HQ, Non-designated Heritage Asset (NDHA)
Masonic Hall, 36 Old Elvet
Non-designated Heritage Asset (NDHA) in Old Elvet: a purpose-built Masonic Lodge built in 1868 by local architect T.C. Eddy. Symbols on facade include: square and compasses, hexagram, all-seeing eye (would welcome confirmation on this)
St Oswald’s Institute, Church Street
This foundation stone was laid by the Very Reverend G.W. Kitchin, D.D. September 17th 1902.
Chemistry Department, Science Site, Durham University
This stone was laid by the Rt Hon. The Earl of Durham, K.G., D.C.L. Lord Lieutenant of the County and Chancellor of the University 30th May 1923.
Geography Department, Science Site, Durham University
This building was opened by Professor G. R. Goldsborough C.B.E., D.Sc., F.R.S. 15 May 1952
Railway Station
The first phase of Durham Station improvements was officially opened on 4th May, 1933 by Councillor D. Robson, Leader of Durham County Council thanks to financial support from Durham County Council, Railway Heritage Trust, European Regional Development Fund, British Rail Community Unit and Intercity.
Reform Place June 4th 1832
Durham Museum, St Mary-Le-Bow, North Bailey. Awarded National Lottery Funding
Phoenix Fire Insurance plaque – Cosin’s Hall, Palace Green
Sun Fire insurance plaque (685268) – Cosin’s Hall, Palace Green
Durham Cathedral Open Treasure. Opened by HRH The Prince of Wales 15 February 2018. heritage lottery fund. Lottery Funded
29 Silver Street, 1901
Durham Bandstand. Riverbanks, Racecourse
City of Durham. The Bandstand inaugurated by Councillor Joe Anderson Chairman of the Amenities and Leisure Committee on June 13th. 1992
Refurbished by Carillon’s Freeman’s Reach Project Staff, Apprenticeships and Sub-contractors in partnership with Durham County Cuncil. During Sustainability Week 1st – 5th June 2015
Durham Cow. Riverbanks, Racecourse, between Baths Bridge and the Bandstand. Bronze statue by Andrew Burton
Legend would have you ruminating idly up by those massive piles but what cow prefers a rocky mound to a river bank and who believes that story of a dream an ox two milkmaids some footsore monks and a haphazzard encounter that puts stop to their endless zigagging and seeds a building beyond all their colossal imaging. Here and now you seem real enough. Andrew Burton 1997.
