Durham Ice Rink

Durham ice rink opened in 1940 at the start of World War Two and was located at this site.
Founded by local entrepreneur John ‘Icy’ Smith, the much-loved rink was home to the legendary Durham Wasps hockey team until 1996.

The site is now the Durham Passport Office.

The plaque was erected by the City of Durham Parish Council and unveiled by the renowned ice skaters Jayne Torville and Christopher Dean.

Durham Ice Rink plaque

33 Claypath

The site of Durham University’s Women’s Hostel established on 22nd April 1899 as the first residential accommodation for women students. It was later renamed St. Mary’s College which is now located on Elvet Hill Road. The building subsequently became Durham’s head post office and is now Claypath Court, with a number of retirement flats.

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

The plaque at 33 Claypath

33 Claypath

12 Church Street

Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp renowned archaeologist and Anglo-Saxon specialised lived at 12 Church Street between 1972 and 1988.
The first female Professor at Durham University, she developed the University’s Archaeology Department and led notable excavations at the twin monastery of Monkwearmouth – Jarrow.

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

12 Church Street

Plaque at 12 Church Street

Bow Cottage

World-renowned sculptor Dr Fenwick Lawson ARCA lived here 1977 – 2015.
The beloved ‘Journey’ and many other esteemed sculptures were created here.

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

Bow Cottage

The plaque at Bow Cottage

20 Allergate

On 24 Feb 1328 John de Hert and Adam Tanner, keepers of the light of St Margaret’s, Crossgate, granted this property to Robert and Agnes de Plauseworth. It was formerly held by William de Cravan

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

20 Allergate

The plaque at 20 Allergate

Railway Cottages

Railway Cottages. These four houses are the last physical presence of the railway that ran to Elvet station. Passenger services ceased in 1931 but until 1954 Elvet re-opened annually for the Durham Miners Gala.

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

Railway Cottages

Plaque at Railway Cottages

Neville House

Neville House. Original site of Neville’s Cross College opened September 1921 as a teacher training college. Now home to Ustinov College, Durham University, opened September 2017 to continue the tradition of academic development and support for postgraduate students.

Plaque erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

Neville House

Plaque at Neville House

Market Hall

Market Hall Designed by Philip Charles Hardwick for Durham Markets, a company created by Act of Parliament in 1851, on the site of New Place, the Tudor town house of the Earls of Westmorland. Built in two phases and opened in December 1852. Extensively refurbished in 1996 to facilitate 6 days a week trading.

Erected by the City of Durham Parish Council

Durham market

Durham Market