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The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in next week Thursday 29 October between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate, friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com/
The Durham Light Infantry Memorial Chapel in @durhamcathedral was dedicated 103 years ago today, on 20 October 1923, by the Bishop of Durham Herbert Hensley Henson. The Chapel was designed by prominent church architect William Douglas Caroe in the South Transept of the Cathedral.
The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre at 40 North Bailey, Durham hosted its first performance 135 years ago today, on 12 October 1891. The building is over three hundred years old and was developed into a theatre in the late 19th century.
@Assembly_Rooms_
Join Palette and Pop for a gorgeous autumn afternoon of creativity at The Story on 18 October. Choose your colours, get creative and transform your own ceramic pumpkin into something completely unique. To book: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
Join Palette and Pop for a gorgeous autumn afternoon of creativity at The Story on 18 October. Choose your colours, get creative and transform your own ceramic pumpkin into something completely unique. To book: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
The College of the Venerable Bede was a Church of England teacher training college for men, which opened 185 years ago, in October 1841. In 1975 two colleges amalgamated to become The College of St Hild and St Bede, becoming a undergraduate college of @durham_uni in 1979.
Last chance 🚨This Thursday, 8 October, join us for a talk with special guest Martin Roberts on the buildings of County Durham, 2021. Covering the county architecture from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twenty-first century, book by going to: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
Have you ever thought about tracing your family tree but aren’t sure where to start? Join us in October for an introductory workshop on exploring key sources for family history research. No previous experience is necessary. To book: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Story Café will close one hour early at 15:00 tomorrow, Thursday 1 October. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We'll be back to our normal opening hours on Friday. ☕
On Thursday 8 October join us for a talk with special guest Martin Roberts on the buildings of County Durham, 2021. The talk will cover the third edition revision of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner’s Buildings of England volume on County Durham.
For more go to: thestorydurham.org
Have you ever thought about tracing your family tree but aren’t sure where to start? Join us in October for an introductory workshop on exploring key sources for family history research. No previous experience is necessary. To book: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
100 years ago, on 23 September 1926, Stanley News & Consett Chronicle reported on the Preliminary Round of the 1926/27 FA Cup. Among the local fixtures was a match between Annfield Plain, in their first ever FA Cup season, and West Auckland.
#AnnfieldPlainAFC #WestAucklandTownFC
The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in this week Thursday 24 September between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com/
Last night, we had a fantastic evening with artist and historian Denis Harry Fox.
If you missed Denis' talk, his exhibition will be on display throughout the weekend - we're also offering a spotlight talk with Dr Mike Langthorne.
For more: thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
On Thursday 8 October join us for a talk with special guest Martin Roberts on the buildings of County Durham, 2021. The talk will cover the third edition revision of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner’s Buildings of England volume on County Durham.
For more go to: thestorydurham.org
The Durham Light Infantry Friends are volunteering at The Story on the last Thursday of every month. Drop in next week Thursday 24 September between 10:00-14:00 and have a chat with this extremely knowledgeable, passionate friendly group.😊The DLI Friends: dlifriends.com/
St Brandon’s Church in Brancepeth was severely damaged by fire 28 years ago today, on 16 September 1998. The fire destroyed the roof, windows and interior of the church. A major restoration project was completed in 2014. Photographs from our collections before the fire.
Rory's Gallery Trail has landed at The Story! Perfect for young explorers! FREE until 20 September to celebrate Heritage Open Days. After 20 September: £2 per trail or £2.50 with a The Story pencil. Just ask our Front of House team for your copy and let the adventure begin!
Last chance 🚨Join us this Thursday, 17 September, for a fascinating talk by special guest and artist Denis Harry Fox. Denis explores the events leading up to, during and after the Battle of Britain. For more:
thestorydurham.org/whats-on/…
