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    • Do Škotske in nazaj 2022
      Day 25

      Durham

      August 8, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Durham, luštno mesto za jutranji sprehod, s katedralo od Harry Potterja, privat gradom, dovolj velikim starim mestnim jedrom za en krog, na obrobju pa lepo skombinirano moderno poslovno in bivalno okolje.

      Greva naprej proti vzhodni obali. Končno je sonček in prijetnih 20+ v senci...      Read more

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    • TravelerSchottland
      Day 23

      Durham Exhibition

      July 7, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      Vom Kreuzgang aus komme ich in den ehemaligen Schlaafsaal der Mönche. Noch während ich die Treppe hinauf gehe, fängt die Holzdecke meinen Blick. Aus massiven Eichenbalken gebaut wie ein umgekehrtes Schiff ist sie das absolute Highlight dieses Saals. Eine Ausstellung verdeutlicht das Leben und Arbeiten der Mönche hier.
      Durch eine Schleuse komme ich in die isolierten und klimatisierten Katakomben, in denen wahre Schätze von Büchern ausgestellt sind.
      Die meisten mittelalterlichen Bibliotheken enthielten Kataloge von Tieren oder Pflanzen und Enzyklopädien. Die Mönche in Durham interessierten sich ebenso für die Erde wie für den Himmel. Um Gott näher zu kommen, wollten sie ihn besser verstehen, und glaubten, er habe ihnen dazu alle wichtigen Werkzeuge gegeben: zwei Bücher.
      Das eine war das Buch der Heiligen Schrift – die Bibel –, das andere aber
      war das Buch der Natur, die Welt, die Gott geschaffen hatte und alles darin. Anstatt nur Objekte zu sein, wurden lebende Kreaturen zu Zeichen, die gelesen und interpretiert werden mussten. Durch das Verstehen der Schöpfung fühlten sie sich Gott näher.
      Diese Ideen wurden über die Reformation hinaus fortgesetzt, viele frühe „Wissenschaftler“ im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert nutzten die hiesige Bibliothek.
      Nach diesem schönen Erlebnis schlendere ich durch die Gassen Durhams zurück zum Auto.      Read more

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    • TravelerUK Insight Tour 2023
      Day 2

      Durham - England

      July 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Durham is a city in northeast England, south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The River Wear loops around the Romanesque Durham Cathedral and Norman Durham Castle. North of the castle, 13th-century, medieval Crook Hall is home to gardens and a maze. South of the river, Durham University offers a Botanic Garden with woodland and tropical plants, and the Oriental Museum exhibiting Asian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern artefacts.Read more

    • TravelerNordengland
      Day 2

      Durham

      October 4, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      Gegen Mittag geht die Fahrt weiter nach Durham. Hier geniessen wir bei strahlendem Sonnenschein unser Lunch auf der Terrasse eines der zahlreichen kleinen Cafes in der berühmten Saddler Street.
      Danach geht's zum Shoppen in den University Bookstore.
      Den ach so berühmten Senfladen von Mrs Mustard haben wir leider nicht gefunden. Dafür waren wir in der Market Hall, hier gab's aber leider nur Ramsch.      Read more

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    • Harry-Potter-Reise
      Day 7

      Durham

      July 13, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Nach drei Stunden Zugfahrt erreichten wir Durham. In einem Computergeschäft konnte man sein Gepäck für 5 £ abstellen, danach liefen wir hoch zur Kathedrale. Die Fassade und die Wiese davor erinnerten mich stark an Harry Potter. Innen war die Kathedrale riesig. Imposante Säulen stützten die gothischen Bögen, farbige Glasfenster liessen die Wände schimmern. Beinahe eine Stunde blieben wir in der Kathedrale. Danach liefen wir zum Schloss, das gleich nebenan war. Leider kommt man aber nur mit einer gebuchten Tour ins Innere.
      Wir besuchten einen Markt, der seltsame Dinge wie Perrücken und Plastikbehälter für Goldfische verkaufte.

      Nachdem wir unsere Rucksäcke wieder abgeholt hatten, liefen wir zum Bahnhof und nahmen den nächsten Zug nach Alnmouth. Von dort mussten wir ein Stück zur Bushaltestelle laufen, wo uns ein Bus zu unserem schönen Youth Hostel in Alnwick brachte.      Read more

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    • TravelerVacances d'Hiver 2020
      Day 5

      A Durham Day Out

      February 11, 2020 in England ⋅ 🌬 4 °C

      We went on a little day trip into Durham. We managed to do the walking "mystery detective" tour even though we were battered by strong winds and a smattering of rain at times... (the tail end of storm Ciara!) We ate dinner at a lovely Italian restaurant.Read more

    • Working in Whitby
      Day 168

      A self-guided walking tour of Durham

      March 19 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      We usually do a walking tour when we first arrive in a new city. On this occasion, there was nothing available to book on the days we had available. I guess it was just too early in the season. Instead, I downloaded a self-guided tour voiced by Peter, a local geography teacher. Whilst I would have preferred having a real-life guide, it was really interesting and informative.

      We started in the Market Place in front of the wooden doors to St Nicholas's church, next to the Town Hall. We then followed the 42-metre-long granite heritage timeline which is set into the paving slabs and shows different events in Durham's rich history. We paused to take a photo of a statue of Neptune, Roman god of the sea. This was erected to mark the many failed attempts to make Durham an inland port.

      The timeline ended at a statue of Charles William Vane-Stewart, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry. He was a distinguished soldier, but here in Durham, he was best known as the owner of many mines and had a reputation as a brutal and ruthless tyrant. He opposed reforms to employment law and blacklisted businesses that gave credit to striking miners.

      From there, we went to Framwellgate Bridge, the oldest of Durham's three historic bridges. The original bridge was built by Ranulf Flambard (|Bishop of Durham 1099 - 1128). It was defended by a tower and gateway which were later demolished. The present bridge was built by Bishop Langley in the early 15th century and was widened from 6.2 metres to 8.6 metres 400 years later.      Read more

    • Working in Whitby
      Day 168

      Durham Castle

      March 19 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      After our cathedral visit, we had planned to go back to the site and then return to Durham to visit the castle tomorrow. However, as we walked past the entrance to the castle, we saw a board saying that a tour was about to begin. So, we quickly bought our tickets and joined the group. It turned out to be a good decision - the tour was fascinating, and the sun even shone for a while 😀.

      The castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1072 to defend against Scottish attacks and to exert his authority over rebellious locals. It soon became the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham. These men were very powerful, second only to the king. They could mint their own coins, make laws, levy taxes, and recruit armies.

      The title continued with each bishop until the 1830s. The last Prince Bishop established Durham University in 1832 and gave the castle to be used as a college. This continues to the present day, making Durham Castle unique. It is a building that is almost 1000 years old and has not only survived but still thrives as a modern place of learning. It was incredible for us to discover that students today live in the ancient keep and eat their meals in the Great Hall!!      Read more

    • Working in Whitby
      Day 168

      The Norman Chapel, Durham Castle

      March 19 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      The Norman Chapel at Durham Castle is the oldest standing building in the city. It has 6 naturally iron-infused pillars that have extraordinary colours and patterns. On top of these pillars are handsomely carved stone capitals with an array of images including men stars, foliage, a stag, lions, a serpent, an ox, and a mermaid, thought to be the oldest depiction of such a creature in England, and perhaps the world. Recent research suggests that the carvings were perhaps intended to show where different people should stand during services - the ox represented the preacher, the men, the male members of the congregation, and the mermaid, the women.

      The Chapel was gradually swallowed up by other buildings over the castle's history. The entrance was blocked when the North Hall was built in the 12th century. It remained unused until 1840, when it became the site of a staircase that took the first university students to their accommodation in the keep.

      During World War II, the chapel was used as an RAF command post. In 1951, it was restored and reconstructed in memory of college staff and students who had lost their lives during the conflict.

      Today, the chapel is a vital part of the University College community, hosting regular services, concerts, art installations, and plays.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Durham Castle, قلعة دورهام, Дърамски замък, Castell de Durham, Durhamský hrad, Castillo de Durham, Durhamgo gaztelua, قلعه دورهام, Durhamin linna, Château de Durham, Caisleán Durham, Castelo de Durham, Dvorac Durham, טירת דרהאם, Durhami vár, ダラム城, დარემის ციხესიმაგრე, 더럼 성, Zamek w Durham, Даремский замок, Durhams slott, ปราสาทเดอรัม, Даремський замок, Lâu đài Durham, 达勒姆城堡

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