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  Durham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The county town of County Durham, it is well known for its Norman Cathedral and Castle, and is home to the University of Durham, England's third oldest.
Durham is situated 25 km (15 miles) to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, in North East England.
The county town of County Durham, Durham is located in the City of Durham local government district, which extends beyond the city, and has a total population of 87,656, and covers 186.68 square kilometres.
www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Durham   (802 words)

  
 Durham University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durham University Business School's MBA was ranked 61st in the world by the Economist in 2003 and 82nd in the Financial Times in 2004.
Durham remains one of only a few universities to have won University Challenge twice, with victories in 1977 and 2000, and the Durham University Centre of Cricketing Excellence is one of only three (the others being Oxford and Cambridge) to play first-class matches.
Durham is the only British university apart from Oxford and Cambridge to operate a collegiate structure in that all the colleges at Durham are "listed bodies" under the Education Reform Act, 1988, "recognised by the UK authorities as being able to offer courses leading to a degree of a recognised body".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Durham   (3482 words)

  
 Durham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durham is situated 15 miles (25 km) to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, in North East England.
Durham is a hilly city, claiming to be built upon the symbolic seven hills.
Facing the cathedral across Palace Green is Durham Castle, originally built by the Normans from 1071, on William the Conqueror's return from campaigning in Scotland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Durham   (857 words)

  
 Durham, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham is a city about 30 km south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne; it has a really magnificent church (a striking Norman cathedral).
Note that Durham also gives its name to the county of which it is the 'capital'.
One possible reason, is that unlike Durham and Newcastle which were centres of Norman power, the area which is now known as Sunderland had been an established English settlement since the 7th century.
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 Durham, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The cities of Durham and York were home to two of northern England's greatest pilgrimage cathedrals during the medieval era.
Durham housed the relics of Cuthbert, Aidan, and Oswald.
According to legend, when the monks approached the town of Durham the saint's coffin began to grow heavy and one of the monks had a dream in which Cuthbert said his body would finally rest at 'Dunholme'.
sacredsites.com /europe/england/durham_york_cathedrals.html   (706 words)

  
 OROL: Durham, NH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham is a town located on the Oyster River in the seacoast area of New Hampshire.
Durham was settled in 1635 as part of Dover.
Durham is part of the Oyster River Cooperative School District.
www.mv.com /ipusers/orol/towns/durham   (130 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Durham (Dunelmum)
The diocese is the lineal continuation of the Anglo-Saxon See of Lindisfarne, founded by St. Aidan in 635, when he came from the monastery of Iona at the request of St. Oswald, King of Northumbria, to evangelize that newly conquered heathen kingdom.
The council was in origin a feudal body, chosen from the bishop's immediate followers and officials, the functions entrusted to it being the general administration of the palatinate, financial affairs, and the duty of advising the bishop.
Durham College (now Trinity), at Oxford, was greatly protected and helped by various bishops and priors of Durham, and possibly was originally a Durham foundation.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/05211a.htm   (2100 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Durham City, England
Durham is situated in the north east of England and contrary to popular opinion outside of the region those born there are not Geordies.
In the 60's someone decided that a concrete monstrosity was exactly what Durham needed to ensure it would not feel left out of kind of developments the major towns and cities in the UK.
Subsequently the nightclubs in Durham tend not to be hugely in demand.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A292646   (899 words)

  
 channel4.com - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham seamer Liam Plunkett has admitted that he has been surprised at the speed of his promotion into England's squad for the pre-Christmas tour of Pakistan.
Plunkett met the majority of the England squad during two days of training at Loughborough earlier this week, and has accepted he may struggle to force his way into the Test side despite the squad being reduced to 16 by Chris Tremlett's withdrawal.
But the rising Durham star is delighted just to get the experience of training with the senior squad over the next two months, adding: "I can't wait to start.
www.channel4.com /news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=1217690   (401 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
The county of Durham lies in the North East of England with it's administrative capital being the city of Durham.
A prominent part of Durham detached in Northumberland, stretching from Cornhill to Tweedmouth over to Holy Island, and a further area from Bedlington to North Blyth is administered by Northumberland County Council with Berwick-on-Tweed Council as the second tier for the former and Wansbeck Council for the latter.
Crayke Castle is Durham detached in Yorkshire under the control of North Yorkshire County and Hambleton District Councils.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/durham.html   (801 words)

  
 Coach Tours, Coach Trips and Coach Hire From The North East   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham City Coaches is a family run coach travel operator based near the city of Durham in the North East of England.
The goal of Durham City Coaches is to ensure that all our clients enjoy their coach hire, coach tours and coach day trips safe in the knowledge that they will be cared for in the best traditions of Durham City Coaches as our reputation demands this.
Durham City Coaches also offer Private and Group coach hire and these services are ideal for parties wanting to organise a group coach outing, once we understand your requirements Durham City Coaches will take care of all of your arrangements.
www.durhamcitycoaches.co.uk   (250 words)

  
 DURHAM, England, UK. @UK - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Complete UK holiday guide to help plan your ...
A county of north-east England between the Pennines and the North Sea.
Covering an area of 2,434 square kilometres, Durham is a county of moors and rivers, and is renowned for its fascinating heritage and magnificent scenery.
To the west of the historic city of Durham is beautiful scenery, with stunning Pennine valleys and spectacular waterfalls.
www.atuk.co.uk /england/durham.htm   (282 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Cricket | England | Durham confident of Test sell-out
Durham are confident of a sell-out at the Riverside on the first two days of next week's second Test between England and Bangladesh.
Two years ago, England thrashed Zimbabwe in three days by an innings and 69 runs and Durham are hoping Bangladesh will put up stiffer resistance.
Paceman Harmison took 27 wickets in four Championship matches for Durham at the start of the season and is hoping to continue that form for the national team.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4587221.stm   (237 words)

  
 Durham Cathedral History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The buildings of the NAVE, the CHOIR and their accompanying AISLES form the central body of the cathedral and it is these which were largely built to Carileph’s designs in the period 1093 to 1135.
So strict was the rule against women entering the cathedral that in 1333 when Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III crossed the line to find sleeping quarters in the cathedral, she was forced to sleep elsewhere.
The Bishop’s throne at Durham is the highest in Christendom.
www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /DurhamCathedral.htm   (1715 words)

  
 GENUKI - Durham Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham Records Online offer a free search of almost a million County Durham census records; small fee to view the record transcriptions.
Methodist Churches in 1940 in the "Newcastle-upon-Tyne" and "Sunderland and Durham" Districts.
Recipients of the Victoria Cross associated with the north-east of England.
website.lineone.net /~pjoiner/genuki/DUR   (1352 words)

  
 SAGHS - N England Interest Group
The North of England Group covers the counties of Cumberland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, Westmorland, and Yorkshire.
It was a result of the huge of expansion of industries in the north of England that the canal system developed in England.
It developed because carting goods in the north of England was a hazardous affair particularly through the Pennines area where the mountains are to 600 metres high.
www.saghs.org.au /negroup.htm   (821 words)

  
 BBC - England Webcams - Durham Cathedral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This webcam shows a view of Durham Cathedral from the roof of the Department of Physics at the University of Durham.
Durham Cathedral has been a place of prayer and pilgrimage for over 900 years.
In 1986, the uniqueness of this religious, historical and cultural treasure was recognised when the Cathedral, together with Durham Castle, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
www.bbc.co.uk /england/webcams/scenic_views/durham_cathedral_webcam.shtml   (146 words)

  
 County Durham Ice Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham has been without an ice rink for nearly ten years.
A major consultation is currently underway to determine how to make Durham City a better place to live in, work in, and visit.
A new ice rink in Durham will be of massive benefit to the city and we are urging as many people as possible to respond to the consultation and register your support for a new rink...
www.cdif.org.uk   (205 words)

  
 Find New England Sites - DURHAM MEADOWS
Rural residential, commercial, and light industrial properties surround the area of concern, however, the exact boundary of the contamination is not currently known.
Investigations at the Durham Meadows site center on several possible sources in the area of contamination and include, but are not limited to, the former location of the Merriam Manufacturing Company and the Durham Manufacturing Company, both of which are located on Main Street.
The Durham Manufacturing Company was established in 1922 and continues to operate as a manufacturer of metal boxes.
yosemite.epa.gov /r1/npl_pad.nsf/0/9434A73086E515C18525690D00449688?OpenDocument   (1391 words)

  
 Richard Wilkinson & Hannah Maughan of Durham, England
Richard Wilkinson was born in Hebburn, Durham in 1815.
Hannah Maughan was born in Whickham, Durham (just outside of Newcastle upon Tyne) in 1820.
Mary Duck, age 33 from Philadelphia, Durham, was a boarder in 1881.
incolor.inetnebr.com /rgcox/wilkinson.htm   (425 words)

  
 Antique Maps of County Durham, England
An engraved county map with description beneath and surmounted by a baroque cartouche titled The Road from Whitby to Durham.
A large 18th century map of the county embellished with a large pictorial title cartouche and a rococo cartouche bearing a dedication to Joseph Butler, Lord Bishop of Durham.
With the original pages of text from The New Description and State of England Containing the Mapps of the Counties of England and Wales
www.antiquemaps.com /uk/durham.htm   (890 words)

  
 Durham Castle and Cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Durham Cathedral was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St Cuthbert (evangelizer of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede.
It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England.
Behind the cathedral stands the castle, an ancient Norman fortress which was the residence of the prince-bishops of Durham.
whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=370   (164 words)

  
 Durham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Durham City is situated on the steep banks of the River Wear, the Skyline dominated by the three towers of the
Durham is a city of many bridges, most of which are pedestrianised (the Peninsula is really two small to get many cars on).
Exeter, Durham graduates are the only University graduates in England who can put latin abbreviations after their names, i.e.
fourier.dur.ac.uk:8000 /~dma1jas/Durham.html   (835 words)

  
 Cyndi's List - England - Durham
For anyone with a pure genealogical interest in the counties of Durham and Northumberland in the Northeast part of England.
For those whose ancestors moved between the counties of Durham and Yorkshire, England, including discussion of the history and migration patterns of the region.
A Marriage Database for County Durham, and the North Riding of Yorkshire in England.
www.cyndislist.com /eng-dur.htm   (1895 words)

  
 Descendants of Francis Cox - Durham, England
Descendants of Francis Cox of County Durham, England
He was a coal miner in the area of County Durham east of the city of Durham.
Naming traditions in the North of England: The 1st son named after the father's father, 2nd son after the mother's father, 3rd son after the father himself, 1st daughter after the mother's mother, 2nd daughter after the father's mother, and 3rd daughter after the mother herself.
incolor.inetnebr.com /rgcox/cox_francis.htm   (312 words)

  
 Welcome to durham4business from the County Durham Development Company
Durham University leads UK scientific research...Click here for today's news...
Durham is confirmed as leading science impact university...Click here for today's news...
County Durham is a major UK manufacturing and technology centre.
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 GDI-Solutions.com : Durham England radius map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This map is provided for the convenience of executives who may not be familiar with the location and attributes of the County Durham, England area.
One of the main North / South highways in England runs through Durham, so road access is also good, with the distance to London comparable to the distance from Detroit to Chicago in the US.
Despite the appearance of the scenic rolling countryside, the location of Durham City between two other urban centers of the Northeast region means that there is a population of roughly 2.5 million people within a 25 mile radius, which is comparable to a fairly large US metropolitan area.
www.gdi-solutions.com /areas/maps/area/map_durham_england_radius.htm   (315 words)

  
 @UK - Attractions in Durham, England, UK - The U.K. Tourism Guide
Dating from 1072, Durham Castle is one of the largest Norman castles and one of the grandest Romanesque palaces to survive in England.
Standing on the borders of Yorkshire and County Durham, Egglestone Abbey was always a very poor abbey and now stands in ruins amongst fields of cows.The site is run by English Heritage and is worth a visit.
Raby Castle in County Durham is a splendid mediaeval castle, built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor house by the powerful Neville family, descendants of Canute, lived there until the mid-16th century.
www.atuk.co.uk /england/durham-attractions.htm   (377 words)

  
 Conference on Iran's foreign policy in Durham, England
Durham, England, March 28, IRNA-Academics from several countries gathered in the north-east English city of Durham Monday for a two day conference on Iran's Foreign Policy since the Islamic Revolution.
The conference, organised by the Centre for Iranian Studies at Durham University, was opened by Iranian Ambassador to London, Mohammad Hossein Adeli, who spoke of the changing dynamics of his country's foreign policy.
He outlined that foreign policy was based on an understanding of world realities and adopting approaches that take into account self- interest as well as ideals and aspirations.
www.payvand.com /news/05/mar/1213.html   (223 words)

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