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Our B&B (The Victorian Town House) was half way up a steep hill up North Road. After a great breakfast, we headed down the hill (oh so easy) toward the town center to meet Chris. We walked by the Bridge Hotel and under this great railroad bridge.
The Durham Viaduct (c. 1857) over North Road adjacent to the Bridge Hotel
The Fighting Cocks is a popular evening hangout for students. We frequently saw a crowd gathered outside the pub as we walked by.
Durham downriver from Framwellgate Bridge on the River Wear. We often crossed this pedestrian bridge to and from our B&B on Princess St. The bridge was built in the 15th century.
Here we are on Framwellgate Bridge.
Piper on Framwellgate Bridge. There were a lot of street musicians in Durham which we enjoyed.
Guitarist in Durham
Market Square in Durham. A cool place to shop!
Carousel in Market Square - a popular place for children.
King Neptune's statue in Market Square represented Durham's vision to become a bustling sea port in the 1700's. For a variety of reasons, Durham's sea port vision was not realized. Neptune was moved to Wharton Park in 1923 and lived there until 1991, when Neptune was moved back to Market Square to reign supreme over the square.
Soldier, Politician & Nobleman. Through his daughter Lady Frances, Lord Londonderry was the great-grandfather of Winston Churchill. His statue commands a prominent position in Market Square. He is really hard to miss.
Red Telephone Box - These can be seen everywhere in the UK. Someday, they will all be gone, just as telephone booths have disappeared in America. In my view, cell phones spelled the demise of telephone booths and boxes.
Durham Cathedral, built in 1093, is one of the best examples of Norman architecture in England. It is situated on top of a hill on a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the River Wear. Adjacent to the cathedral is Durham Castle.
Durham Cathedral's Tower offers an amazing view of Durham if you don't mind climbing some stairs 8^)
Monuments near Durham Cathedral
Shot this photo of the cathedral from across the River Wear on South Street.
A view of the cathedral from the northern banks of the River Wear.
The Old Fulling Mill on the River Wear with Durham Cathedral in the background. The mill was built as a water powered clothing mill.
Durham Castle on the left was built in the 11th century starting in 1072. It has been home to students of the University College of Durham University. University College is the oldest of 16 colleges comprising Durham University. The only way you can see inside the castle by taking one of the guided tours led by University College students. I highly recommend them!
Durham Castle Gatehouse provides an impressive entry to the castle.
Durham Castle Gate
University College Tour Guide. He was excellent! Saw a lot. Learned a lot. Well worth the fee of 5 GBP per adult ($8.31 USD in March 2014).
Durham Castle stairs and door near the Great Hall
Durham Castle Courtyard
The Keep where most of the 100 University College students are housed.
Durham Castle At Night from Framwellgate Bridge
Palace Green Library houses Durham University's special collections.
Cosin’s Hall sits on Palace Green across from University Library. It is now The Institute of Advanced Study.
Entrance to St. Chad's College on North Bailey Street. St. Chad's College is the third oldest of 16 colleges within Durham University. Each college has its own sense of identity and community, provides its own student housing, food and activities.
St. Chad's College Lawn
St. Mary's College is Durham University's third oldest college. It was established in 1899.
Al-Qasimi Building houses the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies within the School of Government & International Affairs of Durham University.
Calman Lecture Theatre houses three lecture theaters and a multipurpose room.
The new Palatine Centre houses the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre, Academic and International Offices, Counselling and Disabilities Services, the Student Immigration and Financial Support Office, and the IT and Finance help desks.
Walking paths run along both sides of the River Wear as it circles around the peninsula upon which is built Durham Cathedral, Castle and University. Take some time to walk these paths, at least for a little while.
A mime on Framwellgate Bridge
Bella Italia Restaurant & Framwellgate Bridge
Great Cormorant on the River Wear
Durham School Boat Club on the River Wear with the Durham Cathedral in the background.
A monument of some sort on the Riverside Walk near Prebends Bridge. Are you familiar with this monument? If so, please contact me. I have not been able to identify it.
The Anglican St. Oswald's Church is the oldest of Durham's parish churches with parts of this church date to the 12th century.
Prince Bishop River Cruiser on the River Wear. The river is a busy place. Seldom did we walk over a bridge without seeing some sort of activity on the river.
Sculling on the River Wear
Avoiding A Collision On The River Wear
Really great burgers at the Court Inn pub!
Plenty of Real Ale to choose from at the Court Inn! Sampled a few myself 8^)
Love it! Interesting man that Samuel Johnson
Guitarist on Elvet Bridge
Piper on Elvet Bridge
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