Durham

Durham is home to a Norman cathedral and castle. It has the third oldest university in England which was established in 1832. There has been a settlement in Durham since 2000BC, which was apparently built on seven symbolic hills. The River Wear flows through  the city of Durham. The 2001 census recorded a population of 42,939. The city of Durham is located in County Durham, which is located in the region of north east England.

Durham Castle

 The castle was founded after the Norman conquest in 1072. Originally the castle was built as a fortress to defend the border which England shares with Scotland. It later became a palace for the Bishops of Durham until 1832.  It is now the foundation college of Durham University.

 Stewart was the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry, the 1st Earl Vane and Baron Stewart of Stewarts Court. He was also Lord Lieutenant County of Durham, founder of Seaham Harbour and a General in the army. He was born on the 8th of May 1778 and died on  the 6th of March 1854.

The original bridge was built by Ralph Flambard (Bishop of Durham 1099 - 1128) as the first permanent River crossing and was defended by a tower and a gateway which were demolished in 1760. The present bridge as seen from downstream was rebuilt by Bishop Langley in the early 15th century and was widened from 6.2 metres to 8.6 metres upstream last century. The carriageway was resurfaced in sandstone by the City Council in 1977.

This Victorian market was established in 1851