The former "holiday home" for monks at the Durham Cathedral.

A statue dedicated to the story behind the founded of the city.

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

Discover the unique history of Durham from the 14th century to the present day.

A statue commemorating the perilous journey made by the monks who delivered the body of St. Cuthbert.

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.

An unlikely link between a quiet English town and Sydney’s skyline.

The 2,000-year-old pieces of metal are an ancient soldier's military discharge papers.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

A Munch-inspired sculpture brings the despair of war to life.

These lamps were created to expel sewer gases after an event known as The Great Stink.

A tile mosaic displaying a saying from the prophet Muhammad presents the mission of Durham University's Oriental Museum.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

An abandoned tower once used to study the cosmos hides within a thicket of greenery.

A rather grand, but tiny, folly on the banks of the River Wear associated with a Polish count.

An unusual stone chair can be found on the banks of the River Wear, not far from Durham Cathedral.

Originally built in the 15th century, this well gave the surrounding area its name.