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The 30th Anniversary Conference of the Durham World Heritage Site

October 8, 2018September 5, 2018

Our long, learning-packed tryst with the Durham World Heritage centre began when we attended an all-day workshop at the Durham World Heritage Centre dealing with …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …