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Durham, England
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Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Coming soon to Palace Green Library...the students are currently very busy with installation of the exhibition in time for the opening next week.
@ThisisDurham @durhampointers @DurhamWHS
#dumuseumofarcheology #durhamtheuntoldstories #lovedurham
We're delighted to have again worked with @DU_Collections & @ArcDurham's MA Museum & Artefact Studies students to develop a brand new exhibition showcasing our finds: 'Under Durham The Untold Stories'. Also, there's a podcast series & public talk to accompany the exhibition! 🤩
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
We are delighted to be helping to host forthcoming conference The Archaeology of Waterways (Nov 16/17 '24) organised by @NautArchSoc!
The #CallForPapers is now open and we welcome contributions on the #archaeology of estuaries, rivers, lakes and canals: nauticalarchaeologysociety.o…
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
📣 #HiringNow a Career Development Fellow in Museums and Heritage! 📣
We offer exciting opportunities to develop internationally excellent teaching and research AND tailored support for career progression!
Closes 27 May '24!
More info and apply 👉: durham.taleo.net/careersecti…
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Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
To celebrate the upcoming Harry Potter Day, we're displaying the inkwell (from our collections!) that was used in the first two Harry Potter films ⚡️
See the carvings upclose in the Chapter House on Thursday 2 May, 10am - 4pm ✒️
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Blossom views of the cathedral 🌸
Have you taken any photos of blossoms in your local area this year?
We'd love to see 👇
📷 laurathompson_photography on Instagram
#BlossomWatch
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
🌏 Happy #EarthDay 🌏
Here at Durham Cathedral, it’s part of our mission to care for the planet we live on.
It’s the International day for Monuments and Sites, AKA #WorldHeritageDay 🎉
Planning a visit? Take the train!
We’re excited to be included in a new @WorldHeritageUK map produced by Tyne Valley Rail Partnership and Hadrian’s Wall’s Youth Ambassadors.
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📷On the eve of International World Heritage day take a few minutes to enjoy our new Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site Film, available on our website!
durhamworldheritagesite.com/
#WorldHeritageDay
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Tomorrow is World Heritage Day and there is plenty to get involved in, from child-friendly quickfire tours at the cathedral to watching live battle re-enactments at Durham Castle, come along and explore Durham's World Heritage Site 🏰
📅 Wed 10 April
➡️ ow.ly/YBCi50Rb9MJ
We're celebrating World Heritage tomorrow here on Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site, see you there!
Durham Castle & Cathedral World Heritage Day Celebrations 2024🎉
Join us on April 10th to celebrate all things World Heritage!
Including:
🥐brunch in the castle
🕊️making a peace dove in the Cathedral,
😃family activities, guided tours, and much more!
👉tinyurl.com/adx6cmn3
No long to go now!
Join us next week for our World Heritage day celebrations!
🎉#WorldHeritageDay Celebrations come to The Culture County! 🎉 @DurhamWHS ! 📌10 April
🍳Eat a delicious brunch
🏰Do a tour of Durham Castle
⚔️️Watch Vanguard Norman soldiers battle in the courtyard
and more!
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#DurhamCultureCounty #DurhamWorldHeritage
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Celebrate World Heritage Day this Spring by joining us for a special brunch and tour event at Durham Castle, Wednesday 10th April.
Tickets can be pre-booked at the link below, and are priced at £15.00 each:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-her…
@ThisisDurham @DurhamWHS @durhampointers
ALT Durham Castle courtyard in the spring.
Here's a date to note in your diary!
We are delighted to announce that we are an official partner of the @NautArchSoc's Annual Conference 'Archaeology of Waterways' to be held 15th - 18th Nov 2024 at The Learning Centre @durham_uni.
A call for papers will open in late April.
More info: nauticalarchaeologysociety.o…
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Did you know the Sanctuary ring was never a knocker?
There's no evidence that there was a knocking plate attached. A monk in a small room above the North Door would ring a bell that declared sanctuary when he saw someone grasping the ring
#FactFriday
📷 Stephen Moore
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
📢Due to essential works, there will be restricted access to the following areas of Palace Green Library on weekdays throughout April/May:
👉 Barker Research Library
👉 Penned and Printed exhibition
👉 Some areas of our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
👉 Baby change facilities
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Experience Holy Week through the medium of music tonight as Durham Cathedral Choir and Royal Northern Sinfonia joins forces to perform Bach's St John Passion
⏰ 7pm
Book tickets here ➡️ ow.ly/LlTh50R1Who
🥐Brunch and a tour of Durham Castle?
😃What a great way to start the day here on the World Heritage Site!
🎟️Available as part of our World Heritage day celebrations on the 10th April, find out more & book your space: tinyurl.com/mvs6er8s
#lovedurham #worldheritageday #brunch
Durham World Heritage Site retweeted
Find out more about the #history of the Galilee Chapel from Dr David Hunt on Monday 22nd April in the Friends Lecture Series.
Free to Friends members, £5 non-members.
Tickets from friendsofdurhamcathedral.co.… or email [email protected].
#Durham #DurhamCathedral #Talk
