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Best From Our Students, Capturing Culture, Food Heritage

A Day at the fabulous Durham farmers market

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017

Every month, in celebration of local food and produce, local farmers come together at the Durham Marketplace to showcase their delicious produce. The variety is …

#makeheritagefun, Best From Our Students, Capturing Culture, Europe, Explore the Unexplored, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program, Travel

A walk through the wonderful ruins of Finchale Priory

May 21, 2017May 23, 2017

Our #makeheritagefun event was based at Finchale Priory in Durham, United Kingdom, an often overlooked heritage gem. This 13th century priory was home to eight …

#makeheritagefun, Best From Our Students, Capturing Culture, Conservation, Europe, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Student Program, Travel, Urban

Seaham Harbour: A Coal Giant’s Vision

March 8, 2017March 11, 2017

Our heritage walk on 20th February at Seaham, began at the ‘Gateway to the Durham Heritage Coast’. There is a surprising link between Seaham harbour, …

Blog, Europe, Heritage, Industrial, Intangible Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program, Traditions, Travel

Secrets of the Pelton Mining Heritage

February 22, 2017March 11, 2017

Most of the energy we use today comes in the form of electricity or oil. However, in the Victorian times the main energy source was …

Built Heritage, Capturing Culture, Europe, Heritage, Photo Stories, World Heritage Sites

Medieval heritage on Durham Riverbanks: A Photo Walk

February 6, 2017February 7, 2017

The focus of our photo walk on the 30th January 2017 was medieval heritage, in particular, medieval heritage along Durham Riverbanks. I wanted to …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Heritage Quiz, Memorial, Public Spaces, Religious, Student Program, Travel, World Heritage Sites

We bet you can’t answer these questions about Mughal Heritage

January 26, 2017January 19, 2017

Mughal architecture is an iconic style in India, developed by the Mughals in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. A style formed with Islamic, Persian, …

Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Culture for Kids Explore Durham World Heritage Site!

July 1, 2016July 3, 2016

Durham World Heritage (Source: World Heritage Durham Image By: Unknown) The future of heritage lies in engaging next generations in a meaningful way. It is our job …