Durham City and the Surrounding Area
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Through the archway
Looking through the archway of Elvet Bridge in Durham towards the "ladies" of Durham
Durham, 3 December 2022. The first fortress here was around 1072 but little remains from before 1340. Construction of the cathedral started in 1093 and most was completed within forty years, although there have been later additions and alterations. The castle was really a bishop's palace with some fortification, but despite this it was the only northern castle never to fall to the Scots; it is now part of Durham University.
This view is of the weir on the River Wear below the cathedral on a late autumn day.
Durham 3 December 2022.
This view is of Prebends Bridge, which carries the private road known as South Bailey across the River Wear, close to the cathedral and just upstream from the weir. The bridge was designed by George Nicholson with its aesthetic appeal as key due to its location, and was completed between 1772 and 1778.
My quick take of this magnificent Cathedral at Durham. Needs a revisit early morning probably when no one about and some time spending on making a better image.
Clear sky above Durham this afternoon. Headed down to the riverside to catch the sun in the best position for the autumn colours. Took the opportunity to get down to Durham ahead of the lockdown tomorrow.
Durham Cathedral
Durham City
North east England
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Durham, 3 December 2022. The first fortress here was around 1072 but little remains from before 1340. Construction of the cathedral started in 1093 and most was completed within forty years, although there have been later additions and alterations. The castle was really a bishop's palace with some fortification, but despite this it was the only northern castle never to fall to the Scots; it is now part of Durham University.
This view of the River Wear is taken from Prebends Bridge (which carries the private road known as South Bailey) and shows the Durham School Boat Club premises, including the red brick boat sheds.
Durham, 3 December 2022. The first fortress here was around 1072 but little remains from before 1340. Construction of the cathedral started in 1093 and most was completed within forty years, although there have been later additions and alterations. The castle was really a bishop's palace with some fortification, but despite this it was the only northern castle never to fall to the Scots; it is now part of Durham University.